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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. You deliver the shock - now what?
Hold the auto - injector to the patient's thigh for 10 seconds.
According to the assessment sheet - you should control/assess major bleeding before you take the patient's pulse.
Direct resumption of CPR.
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. '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?
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)
Direct assistant to assume ventilation and pre - oxygenate patient.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer

3. Skin Signs!
You move down to the abdomen/pelvis - where you assess each. Verbalize assessment of genitalia/perineum as needed.
Verbalize the transportation of the patient.
Yes - you should obtain SAMPLE history after taking baseline vital signs.
Assess the following..

4. Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least ??mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.
Take BSI precautions!
Determine the number of patients.
Medical command
Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.

5. Apply a tourniquet.
Verbalizing the general impression of the patient.
Yes - always explain to the patient that they will feel a stick from the needle.
Did that help? Document when you put the tourniquet on.
Take BSI precautions!

6. You need to get the AED. What should you do?
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
Turn over CPR to another rescuer. Turn on the AED.
Expose the thigh area - (and say that you are doing so.)
(margin +/-4)

7. What do you direct your assistant to do?
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.
Apply blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
Direct assistant to assume ventilation and pre - oxygenate patient.
After doing so - ventilate the patient at the proper volume and rate.

8. You've checked the neck - now move down to the chest.
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.
You should determine the chief complaint/apparent life threats of the patient.
Connect the mask to high concentration or oxygen.
Assess the airway and breathing.

9. Respirations!
1. Assess/control major bleeding (if any) 2. Assess pulse 3. Assess skin (color - temperature - and conditions) 4. Make the decision to transport patient - or not to transport the patient.
Take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions.
Direct resumption of CPR.
First - observe the rise and fall of the chest/abdomen.

10. Monitor the patient's condition and vital signs after you administer the medication - and...
Medical command
Indicate the need for immediate transportation.
Document the procedure!
Briefly question the bystanders about arrest events.

11. What do you do if the patient needs glucose administration? Do you go ahead and do it? or do you contact someone?
Inflate cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above palpated blood pressure.
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
Contact medical command if patient condition permits.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer

12. Time for the Nebulized Medication Administration part of your skill assessment. Again - what's the First thing you do?
Yes. Consult with Medical Command.
Confirm 8-10 liters per minute oxygen flow. Then Confirm mist coing out of flex tube and mouth piece.
Take BSI precautions!
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer

13. Time for Airway Management assessment! What's the First thing you do?
Expose the thigh area - (and say that you are doing so.)
Assess effectiveness..(assessment says that the patient Is STILL bleeding.. so. tell them that they are still bleeding.)
Take BSI precautions!
Hyperextend extremity and palpate brachial artery.

14. Assess the following
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular) - Quality (strong/weak)
Initiate steps to prevent heat loss from the patient.
Switch to bag/valve mask.
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.

15. _______ extremity and palpate ______ artery.
Hyperextend extremity and palpate brachial artery.
You move down to the abdomen/pelvis - where you assess each. Verbalize assessment of genitalia/perineum as needed.
Monitor the patient's condition and vital signs after administration.
- Description of the episode - Onset - Duration - Associated Symptoms - Evidence of trauma - Interventions - Seizures - Fever

16. Skin Color: (observe the patient)
Take BSI precautions!
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)
- Normal - Cyanosis - Jaundice - Ashen - Paleness - Flushing
First - observe the rise and fall of the chest/abdomen.

17. Then What do you switch to?
Switch to bag/valve mask.
Confirm that the patient is sitting as upright as possible.
Indicate the need for immediate transportation.
Brachial artery.

18. 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.
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.
Includes 'inspection - palpation - and assessment of motor - sensory - and circulatory functions.'
Perform two minutes of high quality CPR.

19. What are the ways to assess the airway and breathing of the patient?
Place auto - injector on lateral thigh - midway between the knee and thigh.
Remember to explain the procedure to the patient.
1. indicate appropriate oxygen therapy. 2. assure adequate ventilation 3. continue with injury management.
Take BSI precautions.

20. Slowly deflate the cuff - and report/record palpable systolic blood pressure when..
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic
Remember to explain the procedure to the patient.
The pulse returns.
Assure high concentration of oxygen is delivered to the patient.

21. How will you determine if the patient needs glucose administration?
The color - temperature - and condition.
Expose the thigh area - (and say that you are doing so.)
Check the level of consciousness - and the history.
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.

22. Time for Bleeding Control/Shock Management! First thing you do?
You move down to the abdomen/pelvis - where you assess each. Verbalize assessment of genitalia/perineum as needed.
Take BSI precaution!
Brachial artery.
Check the level of consciousness - and the history.

23. Okay - you've told the patient what you're going to do.. But are you sure they're not allergic to the medication?
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.
Palpate with 2 fingers (index and middle) over radial artery.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
Request additional help.

24. Transportation!
Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.
Verbalize the transportation of the patient.
Take BSI precaution!
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic

25. After determining the level of responsiveness/consciousness during the initial assessment of the patient; you should turn your attention to the: A.) scrapes and bruises of the patient B.) chief complaint/apparent life threats
Apply pressure dressing to the wound.
You should determine the chief complaint/apparent life threats of the patient.
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.
Hyperextend extremity and palpate brachial artery.

26. You're getting ready to use the AED. But the other rescuer is still performing CPR.. What do you tell him?
Assess the neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.
Direct rescuer to stop CPR and ensures all individuals to stand clear.
Hold the auto - injector to the patient's thigh for 10 seconds.
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.

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

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28. 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?
Palpate with 2 fingers (index and middle) over radial artery.
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.
Yes - always explain to the patient that they will feel a stick from the needle.
Count pulse for minimum of 30 seconds then multiply by 2.

29. You've assessed the patient's ability to use the nebulizer - should you consult with Medical Command?
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nitroglycerin
Yes. Consult with Medical Command.
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)

30. Ventilate patient!
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.'
- History of allergies - What were you exposed to? - How were you exposed? - Effects - Interventions - Refer to Epinephrine.
Assure high concentration of oxygen is delivered to the patient.
1. Right patient. 2. Right drug. 3. Right dose. 4. Right route. 5. Right time.

31. So - you've completed the examination. You have all of this information in front of you. Should you just load the patient up and go? OR should you verbalize the re - assessment of the patient's vital signs?
Take BSI precautions!
Ventilate the patient at a rate of 10-20 per minute.
Confirm that the patient is sitting as upright as possible.
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.

32. In a smooth - firm - fashion push the injector until the click is heard. How long should you hold it against the patient's thigh?

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33. After BSI precautions - you need to perform a blood glucose check.. How do you set up/perform the check?
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.
Did that help? Document when you put the tourniquet on.
- History of allergies - What were you exposed to? - How were you exposed? - Effects - Interventions - Refer to Epinephrine.
Apply blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery

34. Did THAT help?
Assess effectiveness..(assessment says that the patient Is STILL bleeding.. so. tell them that they are still bleeding.)
Direct rescuer to stop CPR and ensures all individuals to stand clear.
Contact medical command if patient condition permits.
1. Assess/control major bleeding (if any) 2. Assess pulse 3. Assess skin (color - temperature - and conditions) 4. Make the decision to transport patient - or not to transport the patient.

35. Remember to check the '5 Rights' of drug administration.. What are they?
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.
1. Right patient. 2. Right drug. 3. Right dose. 4. Right route. 5. Right time.
Yes - always explain to the patient that they will feel a stick from the needle.
Perform two minutes of high quality CPR.

36. Circulation assessment re - cap! When assessing the skin - what should you be looking at?
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
Hold the auto - injector to the patient's thigh for 10 seconds.
The color - temperature - and condition.
You should determine the chief complaint/apparent life threats of the patient.

37. How do you prepare the medication and nebulizer?
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.
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)
Take BSI precaution!
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer

38. Time for the Detailed Physical Examination! Should you examine the head - arm - or abdomen first?
Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)
According to the assessment sheet - you should control/assess major bleeding before you take the patient's pulse.
Briefly question the bystanders about arrest events.

39. Slowly deflate the cuff.. then..
Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.
Take BSI precautions!
Assess the patient's ability to use the nebulizer.
Report/record ausculated blood pressure.

40. After you've assessed the head - neck - chest - abdomen - and pelvis. The only things left are the patient's extremities

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41. Skin Moisture: (touch the patient)
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic
You should manage all of the patient's secondary injuries/wounds appropriately
Administer high concentration oxygen.
- Normal (warm) - Cool - Cold - Hot

42. First action performed after you arrive on scene..
Place auto - injector on lateral thigh - midway between the knee and thigh.
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
Take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions.
Administer high concentration oxygen.

43. Assessment says that you will notice that the patient is now pale and diaphoretic with a rapid - weak pulse... say that out loud.
Take BSI precautions!
Assess the neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.
Remember to position the patient properly.
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic

44. First step in 'Scene Size Up'.
Verbalize or direct insertion of a simple airway adjunct. (oral/nasal)
Medical command
Determine if the scene is safe.
Determine the number of patients.

45. 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?
Assess the neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.
(margin +/-4)
For at least 30 seconds!
Check the level of consciousness - and the history.

46. Now you have to assess the posterior.. this includes the ______ and the _______.
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
Report/record ausculated blood pressure.
Direct resumption of CPR.

47. Baseline Vital Signs! What do you do first?
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.
Take BSI precautions!
Confirm that the patient is sitting as upright as possible.
Right patient - Right drug - Right dose - Right route - Right time.

48. Time for Cardiac Arrest Management/Automatic External Defibrillator! First thing you do
Expose the thigh area - (and say that you are doing so.)
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.
Take BSI precautions!
Take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions.

49. The second action needed to be taken during the initial assessment is A.) Determining responsiveness/level of intelligence B.) Determining responsiveness/level of consciousness C.) Determining responsiveness/level of oxygen in blood stream

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50. After taking BSI precautions - consult with...
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular)
Take BSI precautions!
First - observe the rise and fall of the chest/abdomen.
Medical command