Respiratory
Name the two types of airway obstructions with the first type continuing to move air and the second type not moving any air?
Partial and complete airway obstructions
What is syncope? And what causes it?
Fainting. Reduced blood flow to the brain.
What are the two types of diabetic emergencies
Hypoglycemia & Hyperglycemia
What type of seizure is most common in children and is temperature related?
Febrile seizure
Who are you voting for as the new IAFF Treasurer/ secretary
CHRISTOPHER William MCKEE
Emphysema, Chronic bronchitis, and bronchospasm are the three conditions that encompass what illness?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
A term for a blush discolouration of the skin, lips, or mucous membranes caused by high levels of deoxygenated hemoglobin?
Cyanosis.
What is a normal blood sugar range?
4-7 mmol/L
How do we care for a Px who is having a seizure?
Preventing injuries and managing the airway (DONT PUT ANYTHING IN THEIR MOUTH)
Name two ways to open the mouth
Cross finger, tongue jaw lift
What are the following steps if a conscious choking patients passes out?
Assess ABCs, check the mouth, attempt ventilation (twice w re adjustment), start compressions
What is Dyspnea
Short of breath / Laboured breathing
This type of diabetes may be insulin dependent on non insulin dependent
Type 2 diabetic
Name three of the four types of seizures.
Generalized seizure - most common, both hemispheres
Partial seizure - One hemisphere, simple=involuntary muscle contractions,
Absence seizure - Often occurring in children, often confused with daydreaming.
Status Epilepticus -
These two terms mean a heart rate over 100bpm at rest and rapid shallow breathing exceeding 20 breaths per minute
Tachycardia and Tachypnea
Name three options for maintaining an airway in a patient who is not fully responsive.
NPA, OPA, Recovery position, Jaw thrust, Head tilt chin lift.
What is Diabetes mellitus?
A condition where the body does produce enough insulin or does not effectively use the insulin it does produce.
Diabetic hyperglycemia if unchecked can lead to a diabetic coma, why does this usually happen when the patient has more than enough glucose in their bloodstream?
The px is likely not producing enough insulin, or is not using the insulin they do produce effectively enough to move the glucose from the blood stream into the cells.
What are the four stages of a seizure?
Aura - The Px may sense something unusual
Tonic - Px appears unresponsive and goes rigid
Clonic -Px experiences uncontrollable muscle contractions
Postical - Px displays diminished responsiveness and slowly recovers, may be confused
What is anaphylaxis?
What is the flow rate range for our oxygen delivery devices? (bonus points if you know the oxygen saturations for all of them).
Nasal Canula: 1-4LPM (24-36%O2 sats)
Non Rebreather: 10+LPM (90+%O2 sats)
BVM: 15LPM (100% O2 sats)
What is peritonitis?
It is an inflammation of the peritoneum (abdominal cavity lining), presenting with acute abdominal pain and tenderness. usually caused by blunt trauma to the abdomen.
Explain the indications, contraindications, dosage, and timing for Glucagon
indications: BGL <4mmol/L, Decreased LOC, Unable to swallow
contraindications: Allergy
dosage: 3mg Intranasally
Timing: Once
Status Epilepticus is a seizure that lasts how long and is it serious?
A seizure that lasts longer than 5 minutes or a series of seizures that lasts longer than 5 minutes without a return to a normal state in between. it is a serious medical condition that could result in death, Px should be placed in the rapid transport category, if the seizure passes roll the px into recovery and suction the airway.
Why is Dayne always mad?
He works with dumb people