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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 dealing with a patient who is having trouble - dealing with respiratory problems - What are the questions/key words you should remember?
Remember to explain the procedure to the patient.
Take BSI precautions!
1. indicate appropriate oxygen therapy. 2. assure adequate ventilation 3. continue with injury management.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer

2. How do you open the airway?
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
Open the airway manually.
Did that help? Document when you put the tourniquet on.

3. After you take BSI precautions - are you just going to assume that the patient can use the nebulizer?

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4. Did that help?
Confirm that the patient is sitting as upright as possible.
Contact medical command if patient condition permits.
Assess effectiveness of intervention. (the assessment says that you have to tell the patient that the wound continues to bleed.)
Yes - always explain to the patient that they will feel a stick from the needle.

5. After you assess the thorax and the lumbar; should you manage secondary injuries/wounds?

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6. Okay - you've told the patient what you're going to do.. But are you sure they're not allergic to the medication?
Take BSI precautions!
Take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions.
Expose the thigh area - (and say that you are doing so.)
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.

7. You're positive that the patient is Not allergic to the medication - and you've referred to the 5 rights of drug administration. You've got the auto - injector in your hand - What do you do first?
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
Yes - direct resumption of CPR.
Medical command
Simple.. Remove the cap from the auto - injector. (be careful not to stab yourself in the finger with it!)

8. Palpate radial or brachial artery!
Determine if the scene is safe.
Direct assistant to assume ventilation and pre - oxygenate patient.
The pulse returns.
That one is basically self - explanatory. Do that after you apply the cuff!

9. The patient is still bleeding - so you..
Direct rescuer to stop CPR and ensures all individuals to stand clear.
Apply pressure dressing to the wound.
Verbalizing the general impression of the patient.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer

10. Slowly deflate the cuff.. then..
Report/record ausculated blood pressure.
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
Take BSI precautions!
You should determine the chief complaint/apparent life threats of the patient.

11. 'Signs and Symptoms (assess history of present illness).' When dealing with a patient who is having trouble - dealing with respiratory problems - What are the questions/key words you should remember?
Take BSI precautions.
Document the procedure!
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
You move down to the abdomen/pelvis - where you assess each. Verbalize assessment of genitalia/perineum as needed.

12. After selecting the appropriate assessment - (focused or rapid) - you should obtain baseline ___?___
Apply the blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space - Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
That one is basically self - explanatory. Do that after you apply the cuff!
You should obtain baseline vital signs of the patient.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nitroglycerin

13. After taking BSI precautions - 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.)
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular)
Direct resumption of CPR.

14. How long should you perform high quality CPR?
In the assessment for class - you will receive 1 point for EACH EXTREMITY (so check them all.) that includes 'inspection - palpation - and assessment of motor - sensory - and circulatory functions.'
Perform two minutes of high quality CPR.
For at least 30 seconds!
Direct rescuer to stop CPR and ensures all individuals to stand clear.

15. Then What do you switch to?
Switch to bag/valve mask.
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.
Apply direct pressure to the wound.
- Normal (warm) - Cool - Cold - Hot

16. After consulting Medical Command - are you going to perform the procedure without explaining anything to the patient?
Explain the procedure to the patient.
Brachial artery.
Take BSI precautions!
For at least 30 seconds!

17. Skin Moisture: (touch the patient)
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic
Take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions.
Simple.. Remove the cap from the auto - injector. (be careful not to stab yourself in the finger with it!)
Assess the neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.

18. How will you determine if the patient needs glucose administration?
Request additional help.
Place auto - injector on lateral thigh - midway between the knee and thigh.
According to the assessment sheet - you should control/assess major bleeding before you take the patient's pulse.
Check the level of consciousness - and the history.

19. What do you do if the patient needs glucose administration? Do you go ahead and do it? or do you contact someone?
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Apply pressure dressing to the wound.
Contact medical command if patient condition permits.
Initiate steps to prevent heat loss from the patient.

20. Assessment says that you will notice that the patient is now pale and diaphoretic with a rapid - weak pulse... say that out loud.
Yes - you should obtain SAMPLE history after taking baseline vital signs.
Turn over CPR to another rescuer. Turn on the AED.
Contact medical command if patient condition permits.
Remember to position the patient properly.

21. Pulse! Palpate with How many fingers?
Take BSI precautions!
Palpate with 2 fingers (index and middle) over radial artery.
That one is basically self - explanatory. Do that after you apply the cuff!
Apply direct pressure to the wound.

22. 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
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nitroglycerin
Verbalizing the general impression of the patient.
Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic

23. What are the ways to assess the airway and breathing of the patient?
The second action is determining the patient's responsiveness/level of consciousness
Count pulse for minimum of 30 seconds then multiply by 2.
1. indicate appropriate oxygen therapy. 2. assure adequate ventilation 3. continue with injury management.
Place auto - injector on lateral thigh - midway between the knee and thigh.

24. Report/record pulse findings.
Confirm that the patient is sitting as upright as possible.
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.
(margin +/-4)
After doing so - ventilate the patient at the proper volume and rate.

25. Alright - so you've checked the patients head in the physical examination.. do you jump around and check his/her legs - arms - or do you move down to the neck next?
Expose the thigh area - (and say that you are doing so.)
Direct resumption of CPR.
Indicate the need for immediate transportation.
Assess the neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.

26. 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.
Tell the rescuer to stop delivering CPR - and for everyone to stand clear.. make sure they are all clear.
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)
Brachial artery.

27. Ventilate the patient at a rate of __-__ per minute with appropriate volumes via bag/valve mask.
Ventilate the patient at a rate of 10-20 per minute.
Take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions.
Tell the rescuer to stop delivering CPR - and for everyone to stand clear.. make sure they are all clear.
Remember to position the patient properly.

28. Did THAT help?
Assess effectiveness..(assessment says that the patient Is STILL bleeding.. so. tell them that they are still bleeding.)
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
Includes 'inspection - palpation - and assessment of motor - sensory - and circulatory functions.'

29. You've assessed the patient's ability to use the nebulizer - should you consult with Medical Command?
Yes. Consult with Medical Command.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
Turn over CPR to another rescuer. Turn on the AED.
After doing so - ventilate the patient at the proper volume and rate.

30. Circulation assessment re - cap! When assessing the skin - what should you be looking at?
Request additional help.
The color - temperature - and condition.
Contact medical command if patient condition permits.
Apply direct pressure to the wound.

31. Now you have to assess the posterior.. this includes the ______ and the _______.
Direct assistant to assume ventilation and pre - oxygenate patient.
Request additional help.
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.

32. 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?
Remember to explain the procedure to the patient.
Assess the airway and breathing.
Yes. Consult with Medical Command.
Contact medical command if patient condition permits.

33. When assessing circulation - should you control major bleeding BEFORE you assess the patient's pulse - or after?

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34. When assessing the head - What do you check?
Tell the rescuer to stop delivering CPR - and for everyone to stand clear.. make sure they are all clear.
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Take BSI precautions!
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.

35. Skin Signs!
In the assessment for class - you will receive 1 point for EACH EXTREMITY (so check them all.) that includes 'inspection - palpation - and assessment of motor - sensory - and circulatory functions.'
Assess the following..
Direct resumption of CPR.
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular) - Quality (strong/weak)

36. Time for Cardiac Arrest Management/Automatic External Defibrillator! First thing you do
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic
Determine the mechanism of injury.
Verbalize or direct insertion of a simple airway adjunct. (oral/nasal)
Take BSI precautions!

37. The patient may start losing body heat.. What do you do?
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)
Take BSI precautions!
Initiate steps to prevent heat loss from the patient.
- Normal - Cyanosis - Jaundice - Ashen - Paleness - Flushing

38. Place diaphragm of stethoscope over...
Brachial artery.
Document the procedure!
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic
Assess effectiveness..(assessment says that the patient Is STILL bleeding.. so. tell them that they are still bleeding.)

39. Time for the Nebulized Medication Administration part of your skill assessment. Again - what's the First thing you do?
Take BSI precautions!
Determine if the scene is safe.
Palpate with 2 fingers (index and middle) over radial artery.
Document the procedure!

40. 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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41. Attach the AED to the patient;
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
Take BSI precautions.
Explain the procedure to the patient.

42. Count the respiratory rate for at least ___ seconds and multiply times 2.
Assess the airway and breathing.
For at least 30 seconds!
Inflate cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above palpated blood pressure.
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.

43. Where do you dispose of the auto - injector?
- Description of the episode - Onset - Duration - Associated Symptoms - Evidence of trauma - Interventions - Seizures - Fever
Dispose of the auto - injector in a sharps container.
Take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.

44. After you open the airway - What do you do?
Assess the following..
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.
Connect the one - way valve to mask.
Determine if the scene is safe.

45. Should you examine the head - arm - or abdomen first?
- 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.
Palpate with 2 fingers (index and middle) over radial artery.
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)

46. Do CPR without unnecessary/prolonged interruption..
Assess the following..
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
- History of allergies - What were you exposed to? - How were you exposed? - Effects - Interventions - Refer to Epinephrine.
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)

47. What's the expiration date on the oral glucose?
Apply the blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space - Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
Remember to explain the procedure to the patient.
Confirm the expiration date.
Switch to bag/valve mask.

48. Should you just lay something over the wound after BSI precaution - or should you apply direct pressure?
Apply direct pressure to the wound.
Contact medical command if patient condition permits.
Briefly question the bystanders about arrest events.
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.

49. Ventilate patient!
Assure high concentration of oxygen is delivered to the patient.
- Normal (warm) - Cool - Cold - Hot
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular) - Quality (strong/weak)
Did that help? Document when you put the tourniquet on.

50. You've checked the neck - now move down to the chest.
After doing so - ventilate the patient at the proper volume and rate.
Assure high concentration of oxygen is delivered to the patient.
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.
Confirm 8-10 liters per minute oxygen flow. Then Confirm mist coing out of flex tube and mouth piece.