what do you do for labored, contstriction, or lack of tidal volume Correct ans - assist ventilations with BVM
What do you do for acid in eyes Correct
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Signs and Symptoms of tension pneumothorax Correct ans - 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 Correct ans - liver
flail chest is charcterized and defined by Correct ans - paradoxical motion
2 or more ribs broken in two or more places
subcutaneous emphysema what is it and how to treat Correct ans - 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 Correct ans - Respect patient wishes because he is concious without altered mental status
Open fracture and bleeding PPE Correct ans - gloves, mask, goggles
What EMS statistic is needed to reduce speed limit in given area Correct ans - Fatalities and injuries that have happened on that stretch of road
Triage color green Correct ans - ambulatory, yellow Correct ans - delayed
red Correct ans - immediate
black Correct ans - dead/ expectant
you are treating a 300 pound male who cannot walk what should you do Correct ans - call for assistance
triage in the Correct ans - cold zone
Pedatric/ infant breath rate Correct ans - 18-30
Cardiac arrest in children is caused most likely by Correct ans - hypoxia, resp distress or failure
Croup is characterized by Correct ans - 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 Correct ans - first direct pressure then tourniquet is direct pressure does not stop the bleeding
Signs and symptoms of meningitis Correct ans - fever, rash, stiff neck, altered mental status
specifcally in infants: Swelling of fontanelles
Apgar scale Correct ans - appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration
when treating allergy primary concern is Correct ans - AIRWAY
when to start chest compression on newborn Correct ans - pluse under 60
ruptured spleen in child Correct ans - bleeding and pain
right upper quadrant Correct ans - Liver, Right Kidney, Colon,
Pancreas, Gallbladder
left upper quadrant Correct ans - liver, spleen, left kidney, stomach, colon, pancreas
left lower quadrant Correct ans - Part of descending colon Sigmoid colon
Left ovary and tube Left ureter
Left spermatic cord
right lower quadrant Correct ans - cecum, appendix, right ovary and tube, right ureter, right spermatic cord
Signs and symptoms of epiglottitis Correct ans - 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 Correct ans - nuhical cord
place baby where until umbillical cord is done pulsating Correct ans - at the height of the vaginal canal
transport pregnant women in what position and why Correct ans - left lateral recumbant to take pressure of the heart and vena cava
questions for pregnant mom Correct ans - how many weeks along are you
how far apart are contractions
Signs of imminent delivery Correct ans - Crowning, Urge to bear down or go to the bathroom, "It's Coming", and Contractions of increased frequency & intensity.
preclampsia Correct ans - abnormal condition associated with pregnancy marked by high blood pressure proteinuria, and edema.
eclampsia Correct ans - true toxemia of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, albuminuria, edema of the legs and feet, severe headaches, dizziness, convulsions, and coma
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