CPR + BLS
What is implied consent?
The assumption that a victim would give consent to treatment, despite being currently unconcious or unable to communicate (groaning, etc.)
Name for a bruise and a tearing of the flesh?
Contusion & Avulsion
*Note: ecchymosis is also a more accurate name for a bruise
What do the rods and cones do in your eyes?
Rods = monochromatic, vision in the dark
Cones = color (red green blue)
V-Tach vs. V-Fib?
V-Tach= fast & irregular
V-Fib= electrical activity is chaotic, heart quivers
What are the four types of burns? List the symptoms for them.
1. First Degree - redness, dryness, swelling
2. Second Degree - blisters, wet appearance
3. Third Degree - charred skin, excessive or no pain
4. Fourth Degree - charred black, no pain
What is the digestive organ responsible for your swallowing reflex? Hint: what is another name for your throat?
Pharynx
With an advanced airway, what is the pediatric breath ratio? Also define what an advanced airway is and how it modifies your CPR.
2-3 breaths per second, 20-30 breaths per minute
Device that keeps airway open so that you don't need to head-tilt-chin-lift every time, can give constant compressions
When treating an open wound, you should...
a) Wash the wound
b) Apply a clean dressing and direct pressure
c) Air the wound out
d) Apply antibiotic ointment
b) Apply clean dressing and direct pressure
What is psoriasis?
Skin disease, characterized by red areas that have white/silver scales
Myocardial Infarction (MI) unique to women?
Neck/Jaw pain, stomach pain, unexplained malaise
If a finger is amputated, what temperature water do you put it in?
4 degrees C, 39 degrees F
As blood flows through the heart, what is the order in which it enters the atrium/ventricles?
Right Atrium --> Right Ventricle --> Lungs --> Left Atrium --> Left Ventricle
Name all compression ratios and depths for all three types of patients (adult, child, infant)
Adult = 30:2, 2 inches
Child = 30:2 if one rescuer, 15:2 if two rescuers, 2 inches
Infant: 30:2 if one rescuer, 15:2 if two rescuers, 1 and 1/2 inch
What is the recovery position?
1. Lay the patient down
2. Elevate legs 12 inches
3. Cover with a warm blanket
4. Move patient's arm that is closest to you above patient's head
What is the SA node and the AV node?
Hint: both are in the heart
SA node = pacemaker of the heart
AV node = sends electrical signals to the bundle of hiss (nerve fibers within the heart)