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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. Count the respiratory rate for at least ___ seconds and multiply times 2.
Open the airway manually.
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.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
For at least 30 seconds!

2. After checking the chest - where do you move?
1. indicate appropriate oxygen therapy. 2. assure adequate ventilation 3. continue with injury management.
1. Right patient. 2. Right drug. 3. Right dose. 4. Right route. 5. Right time.
You move down to the abdomen/pelvis - where you assess each. Verbalize assessment of genitalia/perineum as needed.
Simple.. Remove the cap from the auto - injector. (be careful not to stab yourself in the finger with it!)

3. 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?
Determine the mechanism of injury.
Verbalize or direct insertion of a simple airway adjunct. (oral/nasal)
Yes - always explain to the patient that they will feel a stick from the needle.
Contact medical command if patient condition permits.

4. 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?
Take BSI precautions!
Direct rescuer to stop CPR and ensures all individuals to stand clear.
- Description of the episode - Onset - Duration - Associated Symptoms - Evidence of trauma - Interventions - Seizures - Fever
Report/record ausculated blood pressure.

5. After taking BSI precautions - consult with...
Explain the procedure to the patient.
Assess the airway and breathing.
Medical command
Palpate with 2 fingers (index and middle) over radial artery.

6. Time for the Nebulized Medication Administration part of your skill assessment. Again - what's the First thing you do?
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Yes - you should obtain SAMPLE history after taking baseline vital signs.
You should determine the chief complaint/apparent life threats of the patient.
Take BSI precautions!

7. Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least ??mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.
Initiate steps to prevent heat loss from the patient.
Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.
Check the level of consciousness - and the history.
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.

8. What do you do after that?
Connect the mask to high concentration or oxygen.
Hold the auto - injector to the patient's thigh for 10 seconds.
- Normal - Cyanosis - Jaundice - Ashen - Paleness - Flushing
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)

9. When assessing the head - What do you check?
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular)
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
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.'
Connect the one - way valve to mask.

10. Time for Airway Management assessment! What's the First thing you do?
Contact medical command if patient condition permits.
Direct rescuer to stop CPR and ensures all individuals to stand clear.
Take BSI precautions!
Assess effectiveness..(assessment says that the patient Is STILL bleeding.. so. tell them that they are still bleeding.)

11. Did THAT help?
For at least 30 seconds!
Take BSI precautions!
Document the procedure!
Assess effectiveness..(assessment says that the patient Is STILL bleeding.. so. tell them that they are still bleeding.)

12. After consulting Medical Command - are you going to perform the procedure without explaining anything to the patient?
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Explain the procedure to the patient.
Apply the blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space - Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
Request additional help.

13. The patient is still bleeding - so you..
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.'
Apply pressure dressing to the wound.
Determine if the scene is safe.
Determine the mechanism of injury.

14. Okay - now you have to assess the posterior.. this includes the ______ and the _______.
Direct assistant to assume ventilation and pre - oxygenate patient.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
Medical command
Turn over CPR to another rescuer. Turn on the AED.

15. You deliver the shock - now what?
The pulse returns.
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Direct resumption of CPR.
Check the level of consciousness - and the history.

16. Blood pressure (palpatation)

17. To assess circulation - (after you assess the airway/breathing of the patient) - What are the four actions needed to be taken?
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.
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)
Assess effectiveness of intervention. (the assessment says that you have to tell the patient that the wound continues to bleed.)

18. You've successfully removed the cap - and you're ready to administer the medication to the patient... but where do you administer it?
Direct resumption of CPR.
Yes. Consult with Medical Command.
Expose the thigh area - (and say that you are doing so.)
- Normal (warm) - Cool - Cold - Hot

19. You've checked the neck - now move down to the chest.
Direct resumption of CPR.
Confirm that the patient is sitting as upright as possible.
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.

20. Did that help?
Take BSI precautions.
Medical command
Confirm the expiration date.
Assess effectiveness of intervention. (the assessment says that you have to tell the patient that the wound continues to bleed.)

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

22. 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?
The color - temperature - and condition.
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.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nitroglycerin

23. How should the patient be sitting?
Confirm that the patient is sitting as upright as possible.
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Apply pressure dressing to the wound.
Apply blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery

24. Transportation!
Determine if the scene is safe.
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Turn over CPR to another rescuer. Turn on the AED.
Verbalize the transportation of the patient.

25. 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?
Place auto - injector on lateral thigh - midway between the knee and thigh.
Medical command
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Remember to explain the procedure to the patient.

26. Apply a tourniquet.
Did that help? Document when you put the tourniquet on.
Take BSI precautions!
Apply direct pressure to the wound.
First - observe the rise and fall of the chest/abdomen.

27. 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

28. Do CPR without unnecessary/prolonged interruption..
Place auto - injector on lateral thigh - midway between the knee and thigh.
Medical command
Take BSI precautions!
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.

29. Then What do you switch to?
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)
Switch to bag/valve mask.
Apply the blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space - Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
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

30. What's the expiration date on the oral glucose?
Confirm the expiration date.
Verbalize or direct insertion of a simple airway adjunct. (oral/nasal)
You should determine the chief complaint/apparent life threats of the patient.
Assure high concentration of oxygen is delivered to the patient.

31. Time for the Detailed Physical Examination! Should you examine the head - arm - or abdomen first?
Yeah.. definitely don't forget to document everything.
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.)
Connect the one - way valve to mask.

32. You need to shock the patient again. The rescuer is STILL delivering CPR.. What do you do?
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.
Includes 'inspection - palpation - and assessment of motor - sensory - and circulatory functions.'
Tell the rescuer to stop delivering CPR - and for everyone to stand clear.. make sure they are all clear.

33. You need to get the AED. What should you do?
Determine if the scene is safe.
Report/record ausculated blood pressure.
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.'
Turn over CPR to another rescuer. Turn on the AED.

34. After selecting the appropriate assessment - (focused or rapid) - you should obtain baseline ___?___
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
You should obtain baseline vital signs of the patient.
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.

35. Now you have to assess the posterior.. this includes the ______ and the _______.
Take BSI precautions!
Count pulse for minimum of 30 seconds then multiply by 2.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.

36. After you determine the number of patients - what should you do - IF NECESSARY?
Take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions.
Confirm the expiration date.
Assess effectiveness..(assessment says that the patient Is STILL bleeding.. so. tell them that they are still bleeding.)
Request additional help.

37. Assess the following
Take BSI precautions!
For at least 30 seconds!
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular) - Quality (strong/weak)
Hyperextend extremity and palpate brachial artery.

38. You've assessed the patient's ability to use the nebulizer - should you consult with Medical Command?
Yes. Consult with Medical Command.
Expose the thigh area - (and say that you are doing so.)
Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.
Confirm the expiration date.

39. The patient may start losing body heat.. What do you do?
Assess effectiveness of intervention. (the assessment says that you have to tell the patient that the wound continues to bleed.)
The color - temperature - and condition.
Initiate steps to prevent heat loss from the patient.
Hold the auto - injector to the patient's thigh for 10 seconds.

40. How do you prepare the medication and nebulizer?
Take BSI precaution!
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.
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.
Tell the rescuer to stop delivering CPR - and for everyone to stand clear.. make sure they are all clear.

41. Circulation assessment re - cap! When assessing the skin - what should you be looking at?
Initiate steps to prevent heat loss from the patient.
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.
Medical command
The color - temperature - and condition.

42. What do you direct your assistant to do?
Remember to position the patient properly.
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)
Direct assistant to assume ventilation and pre - oxygenate patient.
For at least 30 seconds!

43. 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?
Indicate the need for immediate transportation.
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.
Medical command
Hyperextend extremity and palpate brachial artery.

44. After you're sure he/she isn't allergic to the medicine; check your 5 rights of drug administration.. which are.....
You should obtain baseline vital signs of the patient.
Request additional help.
Ventilate the patient at a rate of 10-20 per minute.
Right patient - Right drug - Right dose - Right route - Right time.

45. What do you do if the patient needs glucose administration? Do you go ahead and do it? or do you contact someone?
Confirm that the patient is sitting as upright as possible.
Contact medical command if patient condition permits.
Assess effectiveness of intervention. (the assessment says that you have to tell the patient that the wound continues to bleed.)
Initiate steps to prevent heat loss from the patient.

46. What are the ways to assess the airway and breathing of the patient?
1. indicate appropriate oxygen therapy. 2. assure adequate ventilation 3. continue with injury management.
The pulse returns.
You should obtain baseline vital signs of the patient.
Direct resumption of CPR.

47. Skin Signs!
Check the level of consciousness - and the history.
Ventilate the patient at a rate of 10-20 per minute.
Assess the following..
Direct rescuer to stop CPR and ensures all individuals to stand clear.

48. Administer ____ concentration oxygen.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
You should determine the chief complaint/apparent life threats of the patient.
Administer high concentration oxygen.
Monitor the patient's condition and vital signs after administration.

49. Blood pressure (auscultation)

50. Monitor the patient's condition and vital signs after you administer the medication - and...
That one is basically self - explanatory. Do that after you apply the cuff!
After doing so - ventilate the patient at the proper volume and rate.
Document the procedure!
Monitor the patient's condition and vital signs after administration.