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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
Palpate with 2 fingers (index and middle) over radial artery.
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular) - Quality (strong/weak)
- Normal - Cyanosis - Jaundice - Ashen - Paleness - Flushing
Direct rescuer to stop CPR and ensures all individuals to stand clear.

2. It's time to administer the medication to the patient! How are you going to do so?
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
Expose the thigh area - (and say that you are doing so.)
The pulse returns.
Indicate the need for immediate transportation.

3. Do CPR without unnecessary/prolonged interruption..
- Normal (warm) - Cool - Cold - Hot
Expose the thigh area - (and say that you are doing so.)
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
Count pulse for minimum of 30 seconds then multiply by 2.

4. The patient may start losing body heat.. What do you do?
Dispose of the auto - injector in a sharps container.
Take BSI precautions!
Initiate steps to prevent heat loss from the patient.
Assess the airway and breathing.

5. Pulse! Palpate with How many fingers?
Palpate with 2 fingers (index and middle) over radial artery.
Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nitroglycerin
Apply pressure dressing to the wound.

6. Respirations!
First - observe the rise and fall of the chest/abdomen.
Includes 'inspection - palpation - and assessment of motor - sensory - and circulatory functions.'
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular) - Quality (strong/weak)
Monitor the patient's condition and vital signs after administration.

7. What do you do if the patient needs glucose administration? Do you go ahead and do it? or do you contact someone?
You should determine the chief complaint/apparent life threats of the patient.
Contact medical command if patient condition permits.
Assess the neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.
Dispose of the auto - injector in a sharps container.

8. Blood pressure (palpatation)

9. When assessing the head - What do you check?
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Simple.. Remove the cap from the auto - injector. (be careful not to stab yourself in the finger with it!)
Report/record ausculated blood pressure.
Right patient - Right drug - Right dose - Right route - Right time.

10. What do you do after that?
Monitor the patient's condition and vital signs after administration.
Remember to explain the procedure to the patient.
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.

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

12. You've successfully removed the cap - and you're ready to administer the medication to the patient... but where do you administer it?
Apply blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
Expose the thigh area - (and say that you are doing so.)
Yeah.. definitely don't forget to document everything.
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.

13. What's the expiration date on the oral glucose?
Confirm the expiration date.
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and 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.

14. 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?
Determine if the scene is safe.
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.
1. Right patient. 2. Right drug. 3. Right dose. 4. Right route. 5. Right time.
Take BSI precautions!

15. 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?
Palpate with 2 fingers (index and middle) over radial artery.
You should manage all of the patient's secondary injuries/wounds appropriately
- Description of the episode - Onset - Duration - Associated Symptoms - Evidence of trauma - Interventions - Seizures - Fever
Yes. Consult with Medical Command.

16. But wait.. are you sure that the patient isn't allergic to the medication?
Take BSI precautions!
Tell the rescuer to stop delivering CPR - and for everyone to stand clear.. make sure they are all clear.
Direct rescuer to stop CPR and ensures all individuals to stand clear.
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.

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

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

19. Inflate cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg ______ palpated blood pressure.
Inflate cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above palpated blood pressure.
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic
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
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nitroglycerin

20. You deliver the shock - now what?
Assess the following..
Direct resumption of CPR.
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)
Inflate cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above palpated blood pressure.

21. Ventilate patient!
Direct resumption of CPR.
Apply direct pressure to the wound.
Request additional help.
Assure high concentration of oxygen is delivered to the patient.

22. You've prepared the medication and nebulizer...now attach oxygen to the nebulizer.
Confirm 8-10 liters per minute oxygen flow. Then Confirm mist coing out of flex tube and mouth piece.
Assess the airway and breathing.
Confirm the expiration date.
Expose the thigh area - (and say that you are doing so.)

23. After you're sure he/she isn't allergic to the medicine; check your 5 rights of drug administration.. which are.....
Right patient - Right drug - Right dose - Right route - Right time.
You should manage all of the patient's secondary injuries/wounds appropriately
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.
Remember to position the patient properly.

24. Circulation assessment re - cap! When assessing the skin - what should you be looking at?
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
Take BSI precautions!
The color - temperature - and condition.

25. Report/record pulse findings.
Verbalize or direct insertion of a simple airway adjunct. (oral/nasal)
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.
Assess the neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.
(margin +/-4)

26. You've checked the neck - now move down to the chest.
Hold the auto - injector to the patient's thigh for 10 seconds.
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.
Yes - direct resumption of CPR.
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.

27. After taking care of the chief complaint of the patient during the initial assessment - you should...
Take BSI precautions!
Assess the airway and breathing.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nitroglycerin
Assess the neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.

28. Ventilate the patient at a rate of __-__ per minute with appropriate volumes via bag/valve mask.
Check the level of consciousness - and the history.
Ventilate the patient at a rate of 10-20 per minute.
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
The second action is determining the patient's responsiveness/level of consciousness

29. 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?
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.
Assess the neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.
Verbalize or direct insertion of a simple airway adjunct. (oral/nasal)
Assess the airway and breathing.

30. You need to get the patient to the hospital - NOW. What do you do?
- Normal (warm) - Cool - Cold - Hot
Includes 'inspection - palpation - and assessment of motor - sensory - and circulatory functions.'
Expose the thigh area - (and say that you are doing so.)
Indicate the need for immediate transportation.

31. 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?
Confirm 8-10 liters per minute oxygen flow. Then Confirm mist coing out of flex tube and mouth piece.
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.
Remember to explain the procedure to the patient.

32. 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.
Confirm that the patient is sitting as upright as possible.
Take BSI precautions!
Assess the neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.

33. The patient is still bleeding - so you..
Remember to explain the procedure to the patient.
Apply pressure dressing to the wound.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
Direct resumption of CPR.

34. Should you examine the head - arm - or abdomen first?
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
Did that help? Document when you put the tourniquet on.
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

35. 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
Connect the one - way valve to mask.
Includes 'inspection - palpation - and assessment of motor - sensory - and circulatory functions.'
Did that help? Document when you put the tourniquet on.
Verbalizing the general impression of the patient.

36. Time for Airway Management assessment! What's the First thing you do?
Take BSI 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
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)
Medical command

37. What do you do after you determine if the scene is safe?
Determine the mechanism of injury.
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.
For at least 30 seconds!
1. Right patient. 2. Right drug. 3. Right dose. 4. Right route. 5. Right time.

38. After taking BSI precautions - consult with...
Direct assistant to assume ventilation and pre - oxygenate patient.
Explain the procedure to the patient.
Medical command
Connect the one - way valve to mask.

39. 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.
Hold the auto - injector to the patient's thigh for 10 seconds.
Assure high concentration of oxygen is delivered to the patient.
Contact medical command if patient condition permits.

40. 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?
Assess effectiveness..(assessment says that the patient Is STILL bleeding.. so. tell them that they are still bleeding.)
Determine if the scene is safe.
Monitor the patient's condition and vital signs after administration.
Simple.. Remove the cap from the auto - injector. (be careful not to stab yourself in the finger with it!)

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

42. Transportation!
Apply the blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space - Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
Verbalize the transportation of the patient.
After doing so - ventilate the patient at the proper volume and rate.
Brachial artery.

43. Now you have to assess the posterior.. this includes the ______ and the _______.
Medical command
Assess the following..
Open the airway manually.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.

44. How long should you perform high quality CPR?
Take BSI precautions!
Confirm the expiration date.
Perform two minutes of 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.'

45. Where do you dispose of the auto - injector?
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular)
Dispose of the auto - injector in a sharps container.
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.
Switch to bag/valve mask.

46. 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.
Determine the number of patients.
Take BSI precautions!
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.

47. First action performed after you arrive on scene..
Take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions.
Assess the neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.
That one is basically self - explanatory. Do that after you apply the cuff!
(margin +/-4)

48. Did THAT help?
Assess effectiveness..(assessment says that the patient Is STILL bleeding.. so. tell them that they are still bleeding.)
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic
That one is basically self - explanatory. Do that after you apply the cuff!
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.

49. 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.
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Hyperextend extremity and palpate brachial artery.
Palpate with 2 fingers (index and middle) over radial artery.

50. Should you just lay something over the wound after BSI precaution - or should you apply direct pressure?
Determine if the scene is safe.
Yes - direct resumption of CPR.
Apply direct pressure to the wound.
Medical command