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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 has a history of - or who is experiencing cardiac problems - What are the questions/key words you should remember?
Apply direct pressure to the wound.
Remember to explain the procedure to the patient.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nitroglycerin
1. indicate appropriate oxygen therapy. 2. assure adequate ventilation 3. continue with injury management.

2. Time for the Detailed Physical Examination! 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.)
Expose the thigh area - (and say that you are doing so.)
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.
(margin +/-4)

3. 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.
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.
Direct assistant to assume ventilation and pre - oxygenate patient.

4. Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least ??mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.
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.
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.
Confirm 8-10 liters per minute oxygen flow. Then Confirm mist coing out of flex tube and mouth piece.

5. Now you have to assess the posterior.. this includes the ______ and the _______.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
You should manage all of the patient's secondary injuries/wounds appropriately
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
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.

6. You're getting ready to use the AED. But the other rescuer is still performing CPR.. What do you tell him?
Count pulse for minimum of 30 seconds then multiply by 2.
Direct rescuer to stop CPR and ensures all individuals to stand clear.
Assess effectiveness of intervention. (the assessment says that you have to tell the patient that the wound continues to bleed.)
Verbalizing the general impression of the patient.

7. 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?
First - observe the rise and fall of the chest/abdomen.
After doing so - ventilate the patient at the proper volume and rate.
Verbalize the transportation of the patient.
- Description of the episode - Onset - Duration - Associated Symptoms - Evidence of trauma - Interventions - Seizures - Fever

8. To assess circulation - (after you assess the airway/breathing of the patient) - What are the four actions needed to be taken?
1. Right patient. 2. Right drug. 3. Right dose. 4. Right route. 5. Right time.
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.
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.

9. What are the ways to assess the airway and breathing of the patient?
Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.
You move down to the abdomen/pelvis - where you assess each. Verbalize assessment of genitalia/perineum as needed.
1. indicate appropriate oxygen therapy. 2. assure adequate ventilation 3. continue with injury management.
Turn over CPR to another rescuer. Turn on the AED.

10. Should you examine the head - arm - or abdomen first?
Yes - you should obtain SAMPLE history after taking baseline vital signs.
Contact medical command if patient condition permits.
Request additional help.
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)

11. Assess the following
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular)
Place auto - injector on lateral thigh - midway between the knee and thigh.
You move down to the abdomen/pelvis - where you assess each. Verbalize assessment of genitalia/perineum as needed.
Yes - you should obtain SAMPLE history after taking baseline vital signs.

12. Circulation assessment re - cap! When assessing the skin - what should you be looking at?
Document the procedure!
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
The color - temperature - and condition.
For at least 30 seconds!

13. After consulting Medical Command - are you going to perform the procedure without explaining anything to the patient?
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.
Explain the procedure to the patient.
Assess the neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.
You should manage all of the patient's secondary injuries/wounds appropriately

14. Okay - you've obtained the baseline vital signs... Should you obtain SAMPLE history now?
Explain the procedure to the patient.
Take BSI precautions!
Dispose of the auto - injector in a sharps container.
Yes - you should obtain SAMPLE history after taking baseline vital signs.

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

16. Time for Airway Management assessment! What's the First thing you do?
Perform two minutes of high quality CPR.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
Take BSI precautions!
According to the assessment sheet - you should control/assess major bleeding before you take the patient's pulse.

17. Where do you dispose of the auto - injector?
Request additional help.
Dispose of the auto - injector in a sharps container.
Take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions.
Perform two minutes of high quality CPR.

18. Count the respiratory rate for at least ___ seconds and multiply times 2.
Document the procedure!
For at least 30 seconds!
Determine the mechanism of injury.
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular) - Quality (strong/weak)

19. Blood pressure (auscultation)

20. Time for the Nebulized Medication Administration part of your skill assessment. Again - what's the First thing you do?
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular) - Quality (strong/weak)
Take BSI precautions!
Hyperextend extremity and palpate brachial artery.
Explain the procedure to the patient.

21. 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
First - observe the rise and fall of the chest/abdomen.
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.
Expose the thigh area - (and say that you are doing so.)

22. What do you do after you determine if the scene is safe?
Determine the mechanism of injury.
Switch to bag/valve mask.
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic
Assess the following..

23. Ventilate patient!
Ventilate the patient at a rate of 10-20 per minute.
Confirm the expiration date.
Assure high concentration of oxygen is delivered to the patient.
Turn over CPR to another rescuer. Turn on the AED.

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

25. After you're sure he/she isn't allergic to the medicine; check your 5 rights of drug administration.. which are.....
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular) - Quality (strong/weak)
Direct assistant to assume ventilation and pre - oxygenate patient.
Take BSI precautions!
Right patient - Right drug - Right dose - Right route - Right time.

26. First step in 'Scene Size Up'.
Briefly question the bystanders about arrest events.
Yes - direct resumption of CPR.
Determine if the scene is safe.
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.

27. Slowly deflate the cuff - and report/record palpable systolic blood pressure when..
Verbalizing the general impression of the patient.
Initiate steps to prevent heat loss from the patient.
The pulse returns.
Includes 'inspection - palpation - and assessment of motor - sensory - and circulatory functions.'

28. _______ extremity and palpate ______ artery.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
Hyperextend extremity and palpate brachial artery.
Initiate steps to prevent heat loss from the 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.'

29. The patient is still bleeding - so you..
Assess the following..
Determine the number of patients.
Remember to position the patient properly.
Apply pressure dressing to the wound.

30. When dealing with a patient who is having trouble - dealing with respiratory problems - What are the questions/key words you should remember?
Contact medical command if patient condition permits.
- Description of the episode - Onset - Duration - Associated Symptoms - Evidence of trauma - Interventions - Seizures - Fever
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
Palpate with 2 fingers (index and middle) over radial artery.

31. 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?
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
- History of allergies - What were you exposed to? - How were you exposed? - Effects - Interventions - Refer to Epinephrine.
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.
Assess effectiveness..(assessment says that the patient Is STILL bleeding.. so. tell them that they are still bleeding.)

32. 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.
Request additional help.
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)
Apply blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery

33. How long should you perform high quality CPR?
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
Turn over CPR to another rescuer. Turn on the AED.
Perform two minutes of high quality CPR.
Confirm the expiration date.

34. First action performed after you arrive on scene..
Take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions.
You move down to the abdomen/pelvis - where you assess each. Verbalize assessment of genitalia/perineum as needed.
Right patient - Right drug - Right dose - Right route - Right time.
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.

35. Report/record pulse findings.
(margin +/-4)
Yes - always explain to the patient that they will feel a stick from the needle.
Perform two minutes of high quality CPR.
You should obtain baseline vital signs of the patient.

36. Do CPR without unnecessary/prolonged interruption..
- History of allergies - What were you exposed to? - How were you exposed? - Effects - Interventions - Refer to Epinephrine.
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.
Indicate the need for immediate transportation.

37. '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
Did that help? Document when you put the tourniquet on.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
1. Right patient. 2. Right drug. 3. Right dose. 4. Right route. 5. Right time.

38. When assessing the head - What do you check?
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Determine the number of patients.
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
Report/record ausculated blood pressure.

39. You need to get the AED. What should you do?
Initiate steps to prevent heat loss from the patient.
Assess the airway and breathing.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
Turn over CPR to another rescuer. Turn on the AED.

40. After you determine the number of patients - what should you do - IF NECESSARY?
Briefly question the bystanders about arrest events.
Request additional help.
Simple.. Remove the cap from the auto - injector. (be careful not to stab yourself in the finger with it!)
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.

41. Apply a tourniquet.
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.
Did that help? Document when you put the tourniquet on.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
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.

42. You've assessed the patient's ability to use the nebulizer - should you 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.)
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)
Yes. Consult with Medical Command.
(margin +/-4)

43. What do you do after you determine the mechanism of injury?
Direct resumption of CPR.
Determine the number of patients.
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)
Monitor the patient's condition and vital signs after administration.

44. Assessment says that you will notice that the patient is now pale and diaphoretic with a rapid - weak pulse... say that out loud.
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
Remember to position the patient properly.
Assure high concentration of oxygen is delivered to the patient.
Did that help? Document when you put the tourniquet on.

45. How do you open the airway?
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.
Open the airway manually.
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.

46. You need to get the patient to the hospital - NOW. What do you do?
Indicate the need for immediate transportation.
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic
Verbalize the transportation of the patient.
Verbalize or direct insertion of a simple airway adjunct. (oral/nasal)

47. After BSI precautions - you need to perform a blood glucose check.. How do you set up/perform the check?
Apply direct pressure to the wound.
Explain the procedure to the patient.
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.
Contact medical command if patient condition permits.

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

49. The patient may start losing body heat.. What do you do?
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular) - Quality (strong/weak)
Initiate steps to prevent heat loss from the patient.
You should determine the chief complaint/apparent life threats of the patient.
Confirm that the patient is sitting as upright as possible.

50. 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.
Direct resumption of CPR.
The color - temperature - and condition.
Open the airway manually.