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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. Assess the following
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular)
1. indicate appropriate oxygen therapy. 2. assure adequate ventilation 3. continue with injury management.
Did that help? Document when you put the tourniquet on.
Explain the procedure to the patient.

2. 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?
Simple.. Remove the cap from the auto - injector. (be careful not to stab yourself in the finger with it!)
Assess effectiveness of intervention. (the assessment says that you have to tell the patient that the wound continues to bleed.)
Medical command
Briefly question the bystanders about arrest events.

3. After selecting the appropriate assessment - (focused or rapid) - you should obtain baseline ___?___
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)
You should obtain baseline vital signs of the patient.
Tell the rescuer to stop delivering CPR - and for everyone to stand clear.. make sure they are all clear.
Dispose of the auto - injector in a sharps container.

4. Monitor the patient's condition and vital signs after you administer the medication - and...
- Normal (warm) - Cool - Cold - Hot
Briefly question the bystanders about arrest events.
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.
Document the procedure!

5. Blood pressure (auscultation)

6. What's the expiration date on the oral glucose?
Place auto - injector on lateral thigh - midway between the knee and thigh.
Confirm the expiration date.
1. Right patient. 2. Right drug. 3. Right dose. 4. Right route. 5. Right time.
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)

7. Establish and maintain a proper mask to face seal.
The second action is determining the patient's responsiveness/level of consciousness
After doing so - ventilate the patient at the proper volume and rate.
- Normal (warm) - Cool - Cold - Hot
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.'

8. The patient is still bleeding - so you..
Simple.. Remove the cap from the auto - injector. (be careful not to stab yourself in the finger with it!)
Apply pressure dressing to the wound.
Tell the rescuer to stop delivering CPR - and for everyone to stand clear.. make sure they are all clear.
Assess the neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.

9. After taking care of the chief complaint of the patient during the initial assessment - you should...
Assess the airway and breathing.
Place auto - injector on lateral thigh - midway between the knee and thigh.
Confirm 8-10 liters per minute oxygen flow. Then Confirm mist coing out of flex tube and mouth piece.
Assess the neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.

10. 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?
Briefly question the bystanders about arrest events.
The second action is determining the patient's responsiveness/level of consciousness
- History of allergies - What were you exposed to? - How were you exposed? - Effects - Interventions - Refer to Epinephrine.
Switch to bag/valve mask.

11. Baseline Vital Signs! What do you do first?
Contact medical command if patient condition permits.
Dispose of the auto - injector in a sharps container.
After doing so - ventilate the patient at the proper volume and rate.
Take BSI precautions!

12. When dealing with a patient who has an altered mental status - What are the questions/key words you need to remember in order to assess them appropriately?
- Description of the episode - Onset - Duration - Associated Symptoms - Evidence of trauma - Interventions - Seizures - Fever
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.
Yes - you should obtain SAMPLE history after taking baseline vital signs.
Assess the airway and breathing.

13. Where do you dispose of the auto - injector?
For at least 30 seconds!
Dispose of the auto - injector in a sharps container.
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nitroglycerin

14. You deliver the shock - now what?
After doing so - ventilate the patient at the proper volume and rate.
You should manage all of the patient's secondary injuries/wounds appropriately
Direct resumption of CPR.
First - observe the rise and fall of the chest/abdomen.

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

16. Remember to check the '5 Rights' of drug administration.. What are they?
Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.
1. Right patient. 2. Right drug. 3. Right dose. 4. Right route. 5. Right time.
After doing so - ventilate the patient at the proper volume and rate.
Confirm the expiration date.

17. Time for Cardiac Arrest Management/Automatic External Defibrillator! First thing you do
Tell the rescuer to stop delivering CPR - and for everyone to stand clear.. make sure they are all clear.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
Take BSI precautions!
Assure high concentration of oxygen is delivered to the patient.

18. Now you have to assess the posterior.. this includes the ______ and the _______.
Determine the number of patients.
Dispose of the auto - injector in a sharps container.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
Take BSI precautions!

19. You've prepared the medication and nebulizer...now attach oxygen to the nebulizer.
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.
Confirm 8-10 liters per minute oxygen flow. Then Confirm mist coing out of flex tube and mouth piece.
Indicate the need for immediate transportation.
Take BSI precautions!

20. Skin Signs!
Assess the following..
Did that help? Document when you put the tourniquet on.
Contact medical command if patient condition permits.
Inflate cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above palpated blood pressure.

21. 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
Remember to position the patient properly.
Confirm the expiration date.
Explain the procedure to the patient.

22. Focused History and Physical Examination/Rapid Trauma Assessment. The first thing you should do in this situation is...
Assess the following..
Tell the rescuer to stop delivering CPR - and for everyone to stand clear.. make sure they are all clear.
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)

23. First step in 'Scene Size Up'.
Determine if the scene is safe.
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)
Simple.. Remove the cap from the auto - injector. (be careful not to stab yourself in the finger with it!)

24. Okay - you've told the patient what you're going to do.. But are you sure they're not allergic to the medication?
- Description of the episode - Onset - Duration - Associated Symptoms - Evidence of trauma - Interventions - Seizures - Fever
Direct assistant to assume ventilation and pre - oxygenate patient.
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.

25. Skin Temperature: (touch the patient)
- Normal (warm) - Cool - Cold - Hot
Verbalizing the general impression of the patient.
Remember to position the patient properly.
Yes - always explain to the patient that they will feel a stick from the needle.

26. 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?
Explain the procedure to the patient.
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.
Medical command
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.

27. 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
Tell the rescuer to stop delivering CPR - and for everyone to stand clear.. make sure they are all clear.
Verbalizing the general impression of the patient.
Take BSI precaution!
Place auto - injector on lateral thigh - midway between the knee and thigh.

28. Attach the AED to the patient;
1. indicate appropriate oxygen therapy. 2. assure adequate ventilation 3. continue with injury management.
Verbalize the transportation of the patient.
Ventilate the patient at a rate of 10-20 per minute.
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.

29. Slowly deflate the cuff - and report/record palpable systolic blood pressure when..
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.
The pulse returns.
Yes - you should obtain SAMPLE history after taking baseline vital signs.
Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.

30. Administer ____ concentration oxygen.
Take BSI precautions!
Administer high concentration oxygen.
Briefly question the bystanders about arrest events.
Assess the airway and breathing.

31. 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.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
Verbalize the transportation of the patient.
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.

32. After you're sure he/she isn't allergic to the medicine; check your 5 rights of drug administration.. which are.....
The pulse returns.
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular) - Quality (strong/weak)
Right patient - Right drug - Right dose - Right route - Right time.
Contact medical command if patient condition permits.

33. Should you examine the head - arm - or abdomen first?
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)
Take BSI precaution!
Briefly question the bystanders about arrest events.
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.

34. Do CPR without unnecessary/prolonged interruption..
Hold the auto - injector to the patient's thigh for 10 seconds.
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
After doing so - ventilate the patient at the proper volume and rate.
Remember to position the patient properly.

35. After BSI precautions - you need to perform a blood glucose check.. How do you set up/perform the check?
Yes - direct resumption of CPR.
Tell the rescuer to stop delivering CPR - and for everyone to stand clear.. make sure they are all clear.
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.
- History of allergies - What were you exposed to? - How were you exposed? - Effects - Interventions - Refer to Epinephrine.

36. You've exposed the patient's leg. Where do you place the auto - injector?
Verbalizing the general impression of the patient.
Place auto - injector on lateral thigh - midway between the knee and thigh.
You should manage all of the patient's secondary injuries/wounds appropriately
Administer high concentration oxygen.

37. What do you do if the patient needs glucose administration? Do you go ahead and do it? or do you contact someone?
Includes 'inspection - palpation - and assessment of motor - sensory - and circulatory functions.'
Determine if the scene is safe.
Determine the mechanism of injury.
Contact medical command if patient condition permits.

38. Time for Airway Management assessment! What's the First thing you do?
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nitroglycerin
Assess effectiveness of intervention. (the assessment says that you have to tell the patient that the wound continues to bleed.)
Take BSI precautions!
Did that help? Document when you put the tourniquet on.

39. But wait.. are you sure that the patient isn't allergic to the medication?
Hold the auto - injector to the patient's thigh for 10 seconds.
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.
Yes. Consult with Medical Command.
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)

40. It's time to administer the medication to the patient! How are you going to do so?
Apply the blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space - Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
Take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions.
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 mask to high concentration or oxygen.

41. Did THAT help?
Assess effectiveness..(assessment says that the patient Is STILL bleeding.. so. tell them that they are still bleeding.)
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.
Expose the thigh area - (and say that you are doing so.)
Request additional help.

42. Count palpated pulse for a minimum of ___ seconds and multiply times 2.
Count pulse for minimum of 30 seconds then multiply by 2.
Determine if the scene is safe.
Connect the mask to high concentration or oxygen.
Yes - direct resumption of CPR.

43. _______ extremity and palpate ______ artery.
Determine the mechanism of injury.
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.'
Hyperextend extremity and palpate brachial artery.
Brachial artery.

44. You're getting ready to use the AED. But the other rescuer is still performing CPR.. What do you tell him?
Turn over CPR to another rescuer. Turn on the AED.
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)
Direct rescuer to stop CPR and ensures all individuals to stand clear.
- Normal - Cyanosis - Jaundice - Ashen - Paleness - Flushing

45. What do you do after that?
Connect the mask to high concentration or oxygen.
Check the level of consciousness - and the history.
- History of allergies - What were you exposed to? - How were you exposed? - Effects - Interventions - Refer to Epinephrine.
Expose the thigh area - (and say that you are doing so.)

46. How do you prepare the medication and nebulizer?
Take BSI precaution!
(margin +/-4)
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.
Confirm the expiration date.

47. Ventilate the patient at a rate of __-__ per minute with appropriate volumes via bag/valve mask.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
Ventilate the patient at a rate of 10-20 per minute.
Take BSI precautions!
Administer high concentration oxygen.

48. Time for the Detailed Physical Examination! Should you examine the head - arm - or abdomen first?
Turn over CPR to another rescuer. Turn on the AED.
Briefly question the bystanders about arrest events.
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)
Inflate cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above palpated blood pressure.

49. You need to get the patient to the hospital - NOW. What do you do?
Assess the neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.
Indicate the need for immediate transportation.
Count pulse for minimum of 30 seconds then multiply by 2.

50. Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least ??mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.
Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Remember to position the patient properly.
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.