what should be done following termination of resuscitation inside an ambulance?
continue to destination hospital
dose of lidocaine for IO patient
20-40mg
what is the best way to differentiate between COPD and CHF
medication history/lung sounds
when do we use the diabetic refusal form
never
how many grams are in a 500ml bag of Dextrose 10%
50g
Which of the following needs to be met to terminate of death?
cause of the arrest must be something other than hypothermia, electrocution or lightning strike
successful IV/IO access
successful airway management
medical control contact
suspected
Successful IV/IO access
at what systolic pressure do we double the dose of nitroglycerine for CHF
150
what is the generic name for solu-medrol
Methylprednisolone
at what temperature in a hypothermic patient are we aloud to do CPR, give only 1 round of ACLS drugs, and no more than 3 defibrillations?
86
what drug class is atrovent
anticholinergic
Which of the following does not require 2 paramedics?
Airway compromise
Chest Pain
Administration of controlled substance
deteriorating condition
Administration of controlled substance
correct defibrillation dose for pediatrics?
initial: 2j/kg
repeat: 4j/kg
how does emphysema affect the partial pressure of oxygen?
diminishes the surface area of the alveoli due to loss of surfactant
name the actions to be completed during the C-Stat and point values for each
Cincinnati Stroke Triage Assessment Tool (C-STAT; “positive” if ≥2)
1. Can patient move eyes normally all the way to the left and right (no=2 points)
2. Can patient hold both arms up for 10 seconds without dropping all the way to the bed (no=1 point)
3. Does patient know age and/or month and can patient follow 2 commands (no=1 point)
what is the pregnancy class of adenosine
C
name 4 things you can do when a patient has a valid DNR-CC
suction airway
administer o2
position for comfort
splint or immobilize
controls bleeding
provide pain medication
emotional support
contact other appropraite healthcare providers
Choose 1 person from team to show the concentration of push dose epi. Must show work
Adult: 0.5-2 ml of a 10mcg/ml solution every 2-5 minutes (5-20 mcg)
what are 4 phases of capnography waveform?
expiration, plateua, ETco2, inspiration
what must be met to call a sepsis alert?
Etc02 less than or equal to 25
temperature greater than 100.4
SBP less than 90
HR greater than 90
AMS
what is the dose of hydroxocobalamin
5g over 15 min
what is the time frame from death does rigor set in for the
face/neck
arms/Chest
2-5 hours face/neck
7-9 hours arms/chest
name and explain the beta -1 properties
inotrpoic - force of contraction
chronotropic - increases heart rate
dromotropic - increases conductions speed
per our equipment what is the pressure that is exhibited from our CPAP?
at what rate do we set the oxygen?
10cm/water
10L/Min
what does slugbam stand for?
S- salivation
L- lacrimation
U- urination
G- GI
B- bradycardia/bronchioleconstriction
A-abdominal affects
M-miosis
what is the correct dose of ketamine IV/IO for a 6' 1 female for pain management
7.5mg