Cardiovascular
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Neuro
100

When looking at an EKG a STEMI will have ST elevation or depression?

Elevation

100

How long do you have to get an EKG completed after a patient arrived at the ED with CHEST PAIN?

10 Minutes

100

What does MEWS stand for?

Modified Early Warning Sign

100

Name 2 devices that can be used to support the Airway.

NPA, OPA, LMA, Kings, ET, Trach

100

What number do you call for a BAT/Stroke Alert?

2222

200

What particular Lab will be drawn on a patient with a suspected MI?

Troponin

200

Length of time Propofol IV tubing is good for?

12 Hours

200

AVPU stands for?

Alertness, Voice, Pain, Unconscious  

200
Which order should the 2 RSI meds be given?

Sedation, then Paralytic (neuro blocking)

200

Name a common cause of AMS in Elderly not directly related to Brain Dysfunction.

UTI

300

Name at least 2 types of shock.

Hypovolemic, Cardiogenic, Distributive, and Obstructive

300

How long to complete a head CT with a patient arriving to the ED with a suspected stroke?

15 minutes

300

A MEWS scores greater than or equal to ____ is considered CRITICAL

8

300

Name 3 of the 7 P's of an RSI.

Prep, Pre-oxygenate, Pre-intubation, Paralysis, Positioning, Placement, Post-intubation

300

Name an IV med used to prevent Brain Herniation. HINT: Requires a Filter

Mannitol

400

How do you determine your patient's MAP?

SBP + 2(DBP)/3

400

Oral Care on Vented patients should be completed how often?

4 Hours

400

What is the first thing you do with a patient who has a critical MEWS score?

Notify the MD

400

After intubation you hear breath sounds on the right side only, what do you do and why?

Alert MD or RT to pull ETT back, too far in.

400

This type of stroke accounts for 85% of all Strokes.

Ischemic 

500

What is the Immediate Treatment for and MI and what order?

Oxygen, Nitroglycerin, ASA, Morphine

500

Post TNK/TPA administration, Vitals and NIHSS should be done how often?

Every 15 minutes x2 hours, Every 30 minutes x6 hours, and Every 1-hour x 16 hours

500

In order to calculate a MEWS score, what 7 categories would need to be documented?

Temp, HR, RR, O2, BP, O2 device, and AVPU

500

5 main supplies that should stay at the bedside for a patient with a chest tube.

bottle of sterile water, 4x4, Vaseline gauze, Hypo fix tape, Hemostats

500

Name the 3 Components of Cushing's Triad.

Decreased Heartbeat, Irregular Respirations, Widened Pulse Pressure