Pharmaceuticals
The max dose of ASA
what is 162 mg
What is required to not attempt resuscitation of a patient
what is a signed (and present) DNR form
2 key features of spinal injury
paralysis in the extremities, numbness in the extremities, point tenderness anywhere along the spine
what is 1-4 LPM
The blood glucose level that indicates hyperglycemia
what is >11 mmol/L
the acronym for the contraindications of entonox
what is PAIN DIES
Name 3 signs/symptoms of a CVA (stroke)
what is
unequal pupils, dizziness, vision loss, confusion, headache, rapid and strong pulse, loss of bladder control, respiratory distress, hypoglycemia
What raccoon eyes indicate
traumatic brain injury
When a patient experiencing an allergic reaction might need rapid transport
what is when experiencing severe anaphylaxis
The one key feature that both hypoglycemia and hypergylcemia share
what is increased heart rate
the contraindications of epinephrine
what is none
The two types of stroke
the maximum traction applied to an open fracture when applying a sager
what is 5 lbs
what is
distressed breathing, crackles, JVD, peripheral edema, coughing, cyanosis
The 4 phases of seizure activity
What is aura, tonic, clonic, postical
Dosage of dimenhydrinate for a child (under 12)
what is 1.25 mg/kg every 4-6 hours
The cessation protocol
what is unresponsive, no ROSC in the last 20 minutes, 3 successive “no shock advised”
Name 3 contraindications for collar application
what is
known vertebral disease, penetrating neck injury, collar interferes with airway management, patient refusal
name 3 signs of emphysema
what is
barrel chested, non-productive cough, thin/frail ankles, wheezes and crackling
What pinpoint pupils might indicate
what is opioid overdose
how much the 3rd IM dose of naloxone is
What is 0.8 mg
Name two of the bridges from a which a patient could fall from that wouldn’t indicate initiation of resuscitation
what is
lions gate, burrard street, ironworkers memorial, Granville st., port Mann, pattullo, skytrain, Alex fraser
the best positions for a pregnant patient in shock
What is inclined to left side
The O2 flow rate & percentage of a NRB
what is 10-15 LPM and up to 90%
Name 3 possible signs of pre-delivery emergency
what is
abdominal pain, seizures, shock, altered mental state, swelling of the face or extremities, hypertension/hypotension, decreased fetal movement