What do you do for labored, contstriction, or lack of tidal volume - -assist ventilations with BVM
-What do you do for acid in eyes - -irrigate, if
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-Signs and Symptoms of tension pneumothorax - -progressive shortness of breath
increased altered level of consciousness
neck vein distention
tracheal deviation
-What organ could be affected by trauma to the upper right quadrant - -liver
-flail chest is charcterized and defined by - -paradoxical motion
2 or more ribs broken in two or more places
-subcutaneous emphysema what is it and how to treat - -A characteristic crackling sensation felt on palpation of the skin, caused by the presence of air in soft tissues. treat by positive pressure ventilations
-Daughter is power of attourney and wants father to recieve care, father is AxO x4 and does not want care - -Respect patient wishes because he is concious without altered mental status
-Open fracture and bleeding PPE - -gloves, mask, goggles
-What EMS statistic is needed to reduce speed limit in given area - -Fatalities and injuries that have happened on that stretch of road
-Triage color green - -ambulatory,
-yellow - -delayed
-red - -immediate
-black - -dead/ expectant
-you are treating a 300 pound male who cannot walk what should you do - -call for assistance
-triage in the - -cold zone
-Pedatric/ infant breath rate - -18-30
-Cardiac arrest in children is caused most likely by - -hypoxia, resp distress or failure
-Croup is characterized by - -hoarseness, "barking" cough, inspiratory stridor and varying degrees of respiratory distress resulting from swelling in or obstruction in the region near the larynx.
-Steps to treating bleeding - -first direct pressure then tourniquet is direct pressure does not stop the bleeding
-Signs and symptoms of meningitis - -fever, rash, stiff neck, altered mental status
specifcally in infants: Swelling of fontanelles
-Apgar scale - -appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration
-when treating allergy primary concern is - -AIRWAY
-when to start chest compression on newborn - -pluse under 60
-ruptured spleen in child - -bleeding and pain
-right upper quadrant - -Liver, Right Kidney, Colon, Pancreas, Gallbladder
-left upper quadrant - -liver, spleen, left kidney, stomach, colon, pancreas
-left lower quadrant - -Part of descending colon
Sigmoid colon
Left ovary and tube
Left ureter
Left spermatic cord
-right lower quadrant - -cecum, appendix, right ovary and tube, right ureter, right spermatic cord
-Signs and symptoms of epiglottitis - -Sudden onset, high fever
"Hot-potato" voice
Dysphagia, drooling
No cough
Prefers to sit upright, lean forward (tripod position)
Appears toxic and stridulous
-when babies head appears out of vaginal canal check for - -nuhical cord
-place baby where until umbillical cord is done pulsating - -at the height of the vaginal canal
-transport pregnant women in what position and why - -left lateral recumbant to take pressure of the heart and vena cava
-questions for pregnant mom - -how many weeks along are you
how far apart are contractions
-Signs of imminent delivery - -Crowning, Urge to bear down or go to the bathroom, "It's Coming", and Contractions of increased frequency & intensity.
-preclampsia - -abnormal condition associated with pregnancy marked by high blood pressure proteinuria, and edema.
-eclampsia - -true toxemia of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, albuminuria, edema of the legs and feet, severe headaches, dizziness, convulsions, and coma
-ovarian cyst signs and symptoms - -lower pain on either side, nausea, bleeding, ask when last menstrutal cycle was
-PID signs and symptoms - --onset is usually after menses
-sudden pelvic pain, profuse vaginal exudate, fever, metrorrhagia, discharge
-When to massage fundus - -stops bleeding and cramping after delivery
-woman is bleeding after sexual assualt - -use pad or sterile gauze and put under her to collect the blood
-breech birth - -Baby is delivered feet or buttocks first
-when can you insert a gloved finger into the vaginal canal - -if umbillical cord is around the babies neck
-perineum tearing - -tearing from vagina to anus after delivery
-preciptitous delivery - -perineum tearing and emergency delivery
-bleeding from shunt - -don't let this question confuse you
hold pressure at place of bleeding
-Pancreatitis symptoms - -upper abdominal pain, swollen and tender abdomen, nausea, vomiting, fever, increased heart rate, weight loss, and diabetes.
important to note if they are chronic drinkers
-petite mal seizure - -blank out for 3-5 seconds, still conscious, eyes may flutter
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