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Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

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. There are bystanders who seen what happened.. do you question them?
Briefly question the bystanders about arrest events.
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.
Yes - you should obtain SAMPLE history after taking baseline vital signs.
- Normal - Cyanosis - Jaundice - Ashen - Paleness - Flushing

2. Place diaphragm of stethoscope over...
Yeah.. definitely don't forget to document everything.
- Description of the episode - Onset - Duration - Associated Symptoms - Evidence of trauma - Interventions - Seizures - Fever
The color - temperature - and condition.
Brachial artery.

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

4. Skin Signs!
Assess the following..
Initiate steps to prevent heat loss from the patient.
Turn over CPR to another rescuer. Turn on the AED.
Connect the one - way valve to mask.

5. Do CPR without unnecessary/prolonged interruption..
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
According to the assessment sheet - you should control/assess major bleeding before you take the patient's pulse.
Take BSI precautions!

6. You deliver the shock - now what?
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic
You move down to the abdomen/pelvis - where you assess each. Verbalize assessment of genitalia/perineum as needed.
For at least 30 seconds!
Direct resumption of CPR.

7. You've exposed the patient's leg. Where do you place the auto - injector?
Place auto - injector on lateral thigh - midway between the knee and thigh.
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.
Apply blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
Monitor the patient's condition and vital signs after administration.

8. 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?
- History of allergies - What were you exposed to? - How were you exposed? - Effects - Interventions - Refer to Epinephrine.
Dispose of the auto - injector in a sharps container.
Contact medical command if patient condition permits.
Take BSI precautions!

9. What do you do if the patient needs glucose administration? Do you go ahead and do it? or do you contact someone?
Contact medical command if patient condition permits.
Report/record ausculated blood pressure.
Take BSI precautions!
Indicate the need for immediate transportation.

10. 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
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.
- History of allergies - What were you exposed to? - How were you exposed? - Effects - Interventions - Refer to Epinephrine.
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular)

11. How do you open the airway?
Assess effectiveness of intervention. (the assessment says that you have to tell the patient that the wound continues to bleed.)
After doing so - ventilate the patient at the proper volume and rate.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nitroglycerin
Open the airway manually.

12. Should you just lay something over the wound after BSI precaution - or should you apply direct pressure?
Apply direct pressure to the wound.
Confirm that the patient is sitting as upright as possible.
You should determine the chief complaint/apparent life threats of the patient.
For at least 30 seconds!

13. 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?

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

15. Okay - now you have to assess the posterior.. this includes the ______ and the _______.
Apply pressure dressing to the wound.
Count pulse for minimum of 30 seconds then multiply by 2.
- Description of the episode - Onset - Duration - Associated Symptoms - Evidence of trauma - Interventions - Seizures - Fever
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.

16. Did that help?
Palpate with 2 fingers (index and middle) over radial artery.
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.
Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.
Assess effectiveness of intervention. (the assessment says that you have to tell the patient that the wound continues to bleed.)

17. You need to get the patient to the hospital - NOW. What do you do?
Direct rescuer to stop CPR and ensures all individuals to stand clear.
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nitroglycerin
Indicate the need for immediate transportation.

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

19. Pulse! Palpate with How many fingers?
Palpate with 2 fingers (index and middle) over radial artery.
Yes - direct resumption of CPR.
Includes 'inspection - palpation - and assessment of motor - sensory - and circulatory functions.'
Verbalize or direct insertion of a simple airway adjunct. (oral/nasal)

20. Skin Temperature: (touch the patient)
Assess the neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
- Normal (warm) - Cool - Cold - Hot
Direct rescuer to stop CPR and ensures all individuals to stand clear.

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

22. What do you do after that?
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.
- Normal - Cyanosis - Jaundice - Ashen - Paleness - Flushing
Connect the mask to high concentration or oxygen.
You move down to the abdomen/pelvis - where you assess each. Verbalize assessment of genitalia/perineum as needed.

23. Report/record pulse findings.
Assess the airway and breathing.
(margin +/-4)
Verbalizing the general impression of the patient.
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.

24. Remember to check the '5 Rights' of drug administration.. What are they?
Yes. Consult with Medical Command.
Expose the thigh area - (and say that you are doing so.)
1. Right patient. 2. Right drug. 3. Right dose. 4. Right route. 5. Right time.
Apply direct pressure to the wound.

25. 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?
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular)
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
Take BSI precautions!
Simple.. Remove the cap from the auto - injector. (be careful not to stab yourself in the finger with it!)

26. When assessing the head - What do you check?
- Normal (warm) - Cool - Cold - Hot
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Assess the patient's ability to use the nebulizer.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.

27. Time for the Detailed Physical Examination! Should you examine the head - arm - or abdomen first?
Assess the airway and breathing.
Verbalize or direct insertion of a simple airway adjunct. (oral/nasal)
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)

28. Skin Color: (observe the patient)
- Normal - Cyanosis - Jaundice - Ashen - Paleness - Flushing
Take BSI precautions!
Direct rescuer to stop CPR and ensures all individuals to stand clear.
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.

29. Assessment says that you will notice that the patient is now pale and diaphoretic with a rapid - weak pulse... say that out loud.
Remember to position the patient properly.
Count pulse for minimum of 30 seconds then multiply by 2.
You move down to the abdomen/pelvis - where you assess each. Verbalize assessment of genitalia/perineum as needed.
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.

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

31. Skin Moisture: (touch the patient)
Apply pressure dressing to the wound.
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic
Initiate steps to prevent heat loss from the patient.
Apply blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery

32. How long should you perform high quality CPR?
Determine the mechanism of injury.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
Report/record ausculated blood pressure.
Perform two minutes of high quality CPR.

33. But wait.. are you sure that the patient isn't allergic to the medication?
Assess effectiveness..(assessment says that the patient Is STILL bleeding.. so. tell them that they are still bleeding.)
Assess the neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.
Verbalizing the general impression of the patient.

34. 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.
Document the procedure!
Determine if the scene is safe.
Simple.. Remove the cap from the auto - injector. (be careful not to stab yourself in the finger with it!)

35. The patient may start losing body heat.. What do you do?
Initiate steps to prevent heat loss from the patient.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
(margin +/-4)
Assess the neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.

36. Transportation!
Take BSI precautions!
Ventilate the patient at a rate of 10-20 per minute.
Verbalize the transportation of the patient.
The color - temperature - and condition.

37. Now you have to assess the posterior.. this includes the ______ and the _______.
Yeah.. definitely don't forget to document everything.
Initiate steps to prevent heat loss from the patient.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
Check the level of consciousness - and the history.

38. After selecting the appropriate assessment - (focused or rapid) - you should obtain baseline ___?___
Monitor the patient's condition and vital signs after administration.
You should obtain baseline vital signs of the patient.
Yeah.. definitely don't forget to document everything.
Contact medical command if patient condition permits.

39. Integration! First thing you do;
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)
Verbalize or direct insertion of a simple airway adjunct. (oral/nasal)
Right patient - Right drug - Right dose - Right route - Right time.
According to the assessment sheet - you should control/assess major bleeding before you take the patient's pulse.

40. First step in 'Scene Size Up'.
Assure high concentration of oxygen is delivered to the patient.
Determine if the scene is safe.
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.
Inflate cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above palpated blood pressure.

41. You need to shock the patient again. The rescuer is STILL delivering CPR.. What do you do?
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
Assure high concentration of oxygen is delivered to the patient.
Tell the rescuer to stop delivering CPR - and for everyone to stand clear.. make sure they are all clear.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.

42. First action performed after you arrive on scene..
Take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions.
Document the procedure!
Yes - direct resumption of CPR.
Report/record ausculated blood pressure.

43. It's time to administer the medication to the patient! How are you going to do so?
Open the airway manually.
That one is basically self - explanatory. Do that after you apply the cuff!
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
1. Right patient. 2. Right drug. 3. Right dose. 4. Right route. 5. Right time.

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

45. How do you prepare the medication and nebulizer?
You should determine the chief complaint/apparent life threats of the patient.
Indicate the need for immediate transportation.
Turn over CPR to another rescuer. Turn on the AED.
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.

46. 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
The pulse returns.
You should determine the chief complaint/apparent life threats of the patient.
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)
Place auto - injector on lateral thigh - midway between the knee and thigh.

47. Attach the AED to the patient;
Indicate the need for immediate transportation.
Assess effectiveness..(assessment says that the patient Is STILL bleeding.. so. tell them that they are still bleeding.)
You move down to the abdomen/pelvis - where you assess each. Verbalize assessment of genitalia/perineum as needed.
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.

48. 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 effectiveness..(assessment says that the patient Is STILL bleeding.. so. tell them that they are still bleeding.)
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
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.

49. After BSI precautions - you need to perform a blood glucose check.. How do you set up/perform the check?
Verbalize or direct insertion of a simple airway adjunct. (oral/nasal)
Yes - direct resumption of CPR.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
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.

50. Count palpated pulse for a minimum of ___ seconds and multiply times 2.
Confirm the expiration date.
Count pulse for minimum of 30 seconds then multiply by 2.
Apply the blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space - Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
Administer high concentration oxygen.