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Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.

1. When assessing the head - What do you check?
Yes. Consult with Medical Command.
First - observe the rise and fall of the chest/abdomen.
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Yes - after completing the physical examination - you should manage all of the patient's secondary injuries/wounds appropriately. In class - you will receive 1 point for doing so.

2. Blood pressure (palpatation)

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3. Count the respiratory rate for at least ___ seconds and multiply times 2.
Administer high concentration oxygen.
Assess the neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.
For at least 30 seconds!
Direct rescuer to stop CPR and ensures all individuals to stand clear.

4. Count palpated pulse for a minimum of ___ seconds and multiply times 2.
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)
- Normal (warm) - Cool - Cold - Hot
Count pulse for minimum of 30 seconds then multiply by 2.
The color - temperature - and condition.

5. Inflate cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg ______ palpated blood pressure.
Inflate cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above palpated blood pressure.
Apply direct pressure to the wound.
Palpate with 2 fingers (index and middle) over radial artery.
After doing so - ventilate the patient at the proper volume and rate.

6. When dealing with a patient who has a history of - or who is experiencing cardiac problems - What are the questions/key words you should remember?
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nitroglycerin
Check the level of consciousness - and the history.
Confirm 8-10 liters per minute oxygen flow. Then Confirm mist coing out of flex tube and mouth piece.
Remember to position the patient properly.

7. After taking care of the chief complaint of the patient during the initial assessment - you should...
Assess effectiveness of intervention. (the assessment says that you have to tell the patient that the wound continues to bleed.)
Assure high concentration of oxygen is delivered to the patient.
Assess the airway and breathing.
Yes - direct resumption of CPR.

8. You're getting ready to use the AED. But the other rescuer is still performing CPR.. What do you tell him?
Direct rescuer to stop CPR and ensures all individuals to stand clear.
Connect the one - way valve to mask.
Remember to explain the procedure to the patient.
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)

9. Skin Temperature: (touch the patient)
Dispose of the auto - injector in a sharps container.
- Normal (warm) - Cool - Cold - Hot
Remember to explain the procedure to the patient.
Report/record ausculated blood pressure.

10. How long should you perform high quality CPR?
Yes - you should obtain SAMPLE history after taking baseline vital signs.
Perform two minutes of high quality CPR.
1. Right patient. 2. Right drug. 3. Right dose. 4. Right route. 5. Right time.
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)

11. Transportation!
Yes - you should obtain SAMPLE history after taking baseline vital signs.
Includes 'inspection - palpation - and assessment of motor - sensory - and circulatory functions.'
Prepare the glucometer and supplies.Cleanse the site. Lance the site. Apply blood to test strip. Apply direct pressure to the site. Finally - read the results.
Verbalize the transportation of the patient.

12. Alright - you're about to distribute the Epinephrine to the patient. You don't just do it without telling the patient what you're doing.. do you?
After doing so - ventilate the patient at the proper volume and rate.
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular)
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)
Remember to explain the procedure to the patient.

13. When dealing with a patient who is having trouble - dealing with respiratory problems - What are the questions/key words you should remember?
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
Briefly question the bystanders about arrest events.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nitroglycerin

14. You've prepared the medication and nebulizer...now attach oxygen to the nebulizer.
Remember to explain the procedure to the patient.
Direct rescuer to stop CPR and ensures all individuals to stand clear.
Confirm 8-10 liters per minute oxygen flow. Then Confirm mist coing out of flex tube and mouth piece.
Take BSI precautions.

15. You've assessed the patient's ability to use the nebulizer - should you consult with Medical Command?
Yes. Consult with Medical Command.
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)
Right patient - Right drug - Right dose - Right route - Right time.
Yes - after completing the physical examination - you should manage all of the patient's secondary injuries/wounds appropriately. In class - you will receive 1 point for doing so.

16. What are the ways to assess the airway and breathing of the patient?
Hold the auto - injector to the patient's thigh for 10 seconds.
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Right patient - Right drug - Right dose - Right route - Right time.
1. indicate appropriate oxygen therapy. 2. assure adequate ventilation 3. continue with injury management.

17. After consulting Medical Command - are you going to perform the procedure without explaining anything to the patient?
Explain the procedure to the patient.
- Normal - Cyanosis - Jaundice - Ashen - Paleness - Flushing
Assess the airway and breathing.
Right patient - Right drug - Right dose - Right route - Right time.

18. Attach the AED to the patient;
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
You should manage all of the patient's secondary injuries/wounds appropriately

19. You deliver the shock.. should the rescuer go back to giving the patient CPR?
Report/record ausculated blood pressure.
Assess effectiveness of intervention. (the assessment says that you have to tell the patient that the wound continues to bleed.)
Yes - direct resumption of CPR.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.

20. What do you do after you determine the mechanism of injury?
Determine the number of patients.
- History of allergies - What were you exposed to? - How were you exposed? - Effects - Interventions - Refer to Epinephrine.
(margin +/-4)
Count pulse for minimum of 30 seconds then multiply by 2.

21. Palpate radial or brachial artery!
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nitroglycerin
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
Did that help? Document when you put the tourniquet on.
That one is basically self - explanatory. Do that after you apply the cuff!

22. Okay - you've obtained the baseline vital signs... Should you obtain SAMPLE history now?
Apply blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
Yes - you should obtain SAMPLE history after taking baseline vital signs.
Verbalize the transportation of the patient.
Apply the blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space - Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery

23. After you're sure he/she isn't allergic to the medicine; check your 5 rights of drug administration.. which are.....
Count pulse for minimum of 30 seconds then multiply by 2.
Connect the mask to high concentration or oxygen.
Includes 'inspection - palpation - and assessment of motor - sensory - and circulatory functions.'
Right patient - Right drug - Right dose - Right route - Right time.

24. After you administer the medication - do you load everything up and leave - or do you stay and monitor the patient's condition/vital signs afterward?

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25. During the initial assessment of the patient - the first action that should be taken is verbalizing what? A.) the general impression of the patient B.) if the patient is conscious C.) if the patient is hysterical
Verbalizing the general impression of the patient.
Determine the mechanism of injury.
Take BSI precautions!
Dispose of the auto - injector in a sharps container.

26. Administer ____ concentration oxygen.
Administer high concentration oxygen.
Hold the auto - injector to the patient's thigh for 10 seconds.
Connect the mask to high concentration or oxygen.
Initiate steps to prevent heat loss from the patient.

27. How will you determine if the patient needs glucose administration?
Yeah.. definitely don't forget to document everything.
Check the level of consciousness - and the history.
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular) - Quality (strong/weak)
After doing so - ventilate the patient at the proper volume and rate.

28. When dealing with a patient who has had an allergic reaction - What are the questions/key things you need to know in order to assess the patient?
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)
- History of allergies - What were you exposed to? - How were you exposed? - Effects - Interventions - Refer to Epinephrine.
Count pulse for minimum of 30 seconds then multiply by 2.
Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.

29. You've exposed the patient's leg. Where do you place the auto - injector?
Palpate with 2 fingers (index and middle) over radial artery.
Take BSI precautions!
Place auto - injector on lateral thigh - midway between the knee and thigh.
After doing so - ventilate the patient at the proper volume and rate.

30. Ventilate the patient at a rate of __-__ per minute with appropriate volumes via bag/valve mask.
You should manage all of the patient's secondary injuries/wounds appropriately
1. Right patient. 2. Right drug. 3. Right dose. 4. Right route. 5. Right time.
Report/record ausculated blood pressure.
Ventilate the patient at a rate of 10-20 per minute.

31. After checking the chest - where do you move?
You move down to the abdomen/pelvis - where you assess each. Verbalize assessment of genitalia/perineum as needed.
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)
Remember to position the patient properly.
Take BSI precaution!

32. First step in 'Scene Size Up'.
Determine if the scene is safe.
Verbalizing the general impression of the patient.
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Assess the patient's ability to use the nebulizer.

33. You've successfully removed the cap - and you're ready to administer the medication to the patient... but where do you administer it?
Direct assistant to assume ventilation and pre - oxygenate patient.
Determine if the scene is safe.
Remember to explain the procedure to the patient.
Expose the thigh area - (and say that you are doing so.)

34. Place diaphragm of stethoscope over...
Apply blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Brachial artery.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nitroglycerin

35. Everything is in place - and you are ready to administer the drug to the patient. Should you warn them that they're going to feel a stick?
Direct rescuer to stop CPR and ensures all individuals to stand clear.
Verbalizing the general impression of the patient.
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)
Yes - always explain to the patient that they will feel a stick from the needle.

36. After checking the chest - where do you move?
You move down to the abdomen/pelvis - where you assess each. Verbalize assessment of genitalia/perineum as needed.
Verbalize the transportation of the patient.
1. indicate appropriate oxygen therapy. 2. assure adequate ventilation 3. continue with injury management.
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.

37. Slowly deflate the cuff.. then..
Report/record ausculated blood pressure.
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)
That one is basically self - explanatory. Do that after you apply the cuff!
Assess effectiveness of intervention. (the assessment says that you have to tell the patient that the wound continues to bleed.)

38. First action performed after you arrive on scene..
Initiate steps to prevent heat loss from the patient.
Ventilate the patient at a rate of 10-20 per minute.
Take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions.
- Normal (warm) - Cool - Cold - Hot

39. Baseline Vital Signs! What do you do first?
Take BSI precaution!
Prepare the glucometer and supplies.Cleanse the site. Lance the site. Apply blood to test strip. Apply direct pressure to the site. Finally - read the results.
Take BSI precautions!
You should obtain baseline vital signs of the patient.

40. DON'T FORGET TO DOCUMENT The PROCEDURE AFTERWARD!

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41. But wait.. are you sure that the patient isn't allergic to the medication?
Apply blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
Take BSI precautions!
Brachial artery.
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.

42. Did that help?
Administer high concentration oxygen.
Assess effectiveness of intervention. (the assessment says that you have to tell the patient that the wound continues to bleed.)
The second action is determining the patient's responsiveness/level of consciousness
Assess the patient's ability to use the nebulizer.

43. You need to get the patient to the hospital - NOW. What do you do?
- History of allergies - What were you exposed to? - How were you exposed? - Effects - Interventions - Refer to Epinephrine.
Indicate the need for immediate transportation.
You should manage all of the patient's secondary injuries/wounds appropriately
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.

44. Alrightie then. You've assessed the head - neck - chest - abdomen - and pelvis. The only things left are the patient's extremities! (What do you do while assessing/examining?)

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45. What do you do after that?
Connect the mask to high concentration or oxygen.
Perform two minutes of high quality CPR.
Instruct the patient to hold the nebulizer in their hand. Place firmly in the mouth - with lips sealed around the mouthpiece. Tell the patient to breathe deeply and slowly. Confirm all medication tapped down from the sides of the chamber. Continue tr
Connect the one - way valve to mask.

46. Pulse! Palpate with How many fingers?
Medical command
Take BSI precautions!
Assess the patient's ability to use the nebulizer.
Palpate with 2 fingers (index and middle) over radial artery.

47. What do you do after you determine if the scene is safe?
Palpate with 2 fingers (index and middle) over radial artery.
You should determine the chief complaint/apparent life threats of the patient.
Brachial artery.
Determine the mechanism of injury.

48. Did THAT help?
Yes - after completing the physical examination - you should manage all of the patient's secondary injuries/wounds appropriately. In class - you will receive 1 point for doing so.
Turn over CPR to another rescuer. Turn on the AED.
Assess effectiveness..(assessment says that the patient Is STILL bleeding.. so. tell them that they are still bleeding.)
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic

49. _______ extremity and palpate ______ artery.
Verbalize or direct insertion of a simple airway adjunct. (oral/nasal)
Remember to explain the procedure to the patient.
Monitor the patient's condition and vital signs after administration.
Hyperextend extremity and palpate brachial artery.

50. After taking BSI precautions - consult with...
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.
Medical command
Unscrew the lid of the nebulizer chamber. Add the medication as directed. Reattach the lid. Fasten the T- tube to the nebulizer chamber. Connect the mouth piece to the T- tube and flex tube to the other end.
The pulse returns.