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This extremely common infection is one of the number one causes of weakness and altered mental status in elderly patients
What is a UTI
DAILY DOUBLE
What two things can cause angina?
What is stressful events and exertion
This muscle occupies alot of space in a pediatric's mouth
What is the tongue
What is the dose for Aspirin given for cardiac chest pain?
What is 324mg
I have second degree burns on both of my lower extremities (circumferential) and groin. Calculate my BSA
What is 37%
What is the range for capillary blood glucose levels?
What is 80-120
Name the two shockable rhythms in cardiac arrest
What is vtach and vfib
The trachea comes to an end at the what? This is where is splits of into the bronchi
What is the carina
What is the dose for Nitro?
What is 0.4mg
DAILY DOUBLE
When is the most appropriate time to provide a fundal massage?
What is after the placenta has been delivered
You arrive to find an unconscious male with several empty pill bottle around him. The pt has pinpoint pupils. What is the most important intervention for this patient?
What is open the airway and ventilate with oxygen via BVM
List at least two contraindications for Nitro Administration
What are SBP <90 and ED meds within 12-48hrs
This infection is recognized by a "barking or seal like" cough as well as breathing difficulty mostly during inspiration
What is Croup
DAILY DOUBLE
Albuterol comes premixed with saline. Tell me how much Albuterol and how much saline
What is 2.5mg in 3ml of saline
Describe the action of a beta 2 agonist. Name one
Bronchodilation. Albuterol, EPI
DAILY DOUBLE
List the mandatory sepsis criteria plus three more
Mandatory: source of infection
Possibles:
HR >SBP, RR >22, Temp >100.4 or <96.8, GCS <15, HR >100, SBP <100mmhg, ETCO2 <30
Cardiac tamponade, cardiomyopathy, myocardial infarction, pericarditis, pulmonary embolism can all lead to this type of shock
What is cardiogenic shock
CHF, Pulmonary Edema, Asthma, Pulmonary Embolism
What is the dose range for Activated Charcoal?
What is 25-50g
An infant is found pulseless and not breathing. What is the most likely cause?
What is hypoxia
The reticular activating system requires what three things? What does RAS control?
What is glucose, water and oxygen. It controls level of consciousness
I'm having chest pain with SOB. List the treatment algorithm in appropriate order
Oxygen, 12 lead, Aspirin, Nitro
What does PEEP stand for and state why it is important
What is Positive End Expiratory Pressure
Increases oxygenation due to alveolar recruitment (helps keep alveoli open to allow for most oxygenation)
What is the dose for Epinephrine in a ped?
What is 0.01mg/kg
A patient has a rapid pulse, warm and flushed skin, and low blood pressure. Which type of shock are they most likely experiencing?
What is distributive shock due to sepsis? AKA Septic Shock