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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. After consulting Medical Command - are you going to perform the procedure without explaining anything to the patient?
Simple.. Remove the cap from the auto - injector. (be careful not to stab yourself in the finger with it!)
Explain the procedure to the patient.
Remember to explain the procedure to the patient.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nitroglycerin

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

3. Alrightie then. You've assessed the head - neck - chest - abdomen - and pelvis. The only things left are the patient's extremities! (What do you do while assessing/examining?)

4. Circulation assessment re - cap! When assessing the skin - what should you be looking at?
Take BSI precautions!
The color - temperature - and condition.
First - observe the rise and fall of the chest/abdomen.
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.

5. Did that help?
Take BSI precautions.
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.)
Hyperextend extremity and palpate brachial artery.

6. 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?
Take BSI precautions!
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.
Open the airway manually.
Hyperextend extremity and palpate brachial artery.

7. What do you do after you determine the mechanism of injury?
Determine the number of patients.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nitroglycerin
Direct assistant to assume ventilation and pre - oxygenate patient.
The color - temperature - and condition.

8. 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
Verbalizing the general impression of the patient.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nitroglycerin
Monitor the patient's condition and vital signs after administration.
Yes - direct resumption of CPR.

9. You deliver the shock.. should the rescuer go back to giving the patient CPR?
Confirm the expiration date.
Confirm 8-10 liters per minute oxygen flow. Then Confirm mist coing out of flex tube and mouth piece.
Yes - direct resumption of CPR.
Connect the mask to high concentration or oxygen.

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

11. Time for Cardiac Arrest Management/Automatic External Defibrillator! First thing you do
Verbalizing the general impression of the patient.
Take BSI precautions!
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic
The pulse returns.

12. How should the patient be sitting?
Yeah.. definitely don't forget to document everything.
Verbalizing the general impression of the patient.
Confirm that the patient is sitting as upright as possible.
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)

13. Attach the AED to the patient;
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
Determine if the scene is safe.
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.
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

14. 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?
Administer high concentration oxygen.
Assess the following..
Assess the neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.
- History of allergies - What were you exposed to? - How were you exposed? - Effects - Interventions - Refer to Epinephrine.

15. Respirations!
First - observe the rise and fall of the chest/abdomen.
Take BSI precautions!
Verbalize the transportation of the patient.
Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.

16. 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?

17. You've assessed the patient's ability to use the nebulizer - should you consult with Medical Command?
1. indicate appropriate oxygen therapy. 2. assure adequate ventilation 3. continue with injury management.
Briefly question the bystanders about arrest events.
Yes. Consult with Medical Command.
Determine if the scene is safe.

18. How do you prepare the medication and nebulizer?
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.
You should determine the chief complaint/apparent life threats of the patient.
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.

19. What's the expiration date on the oral glucose?
Confirm the expiration date.
1. Right patient. 2. Right drug. 3. Right dose. 4. Right route. 5. Right time.
You should obtain baseline vital signs of the patient.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer

20. You're getting ready to use the AED. But the other rescuer is still performing CPR.. What do you tell him?
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.
For at least 30 seconds!
Direct rescuer to stop CPR and ensures all individuals to stand clear.
Turn over CPR to another rescuer. Turn on the AED.

21. Slowly deflate the cuff.. then..
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Apply blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)
Report/record ausculated blood pressure.

22. Time for the Nebulized Medication Administration part of your skill assessment. Again - what's the First thing you do?
Determine the mechanism of injury.
Take BSI precautions!
Inflate cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above palpated blood pressure.
Take BSI precaution!

23. What do you do after you determine if the scene is safe?
Inflate cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above palpated blood pressure.
Verbalizing the general impression of the patient.
Apply direct pressure to the wound.
Determine the mechanism of injury.

24. Pulse! Palpate with How many fingers?
1. Right patient. 2. Right drug. 3. Right dose. 4. Right route. 5. Right time.
Apply the blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space - Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
Connect the one - way valve to mask.
Palpate with 2 fingers (index and middle) over radial artery.

25. When assessing the head - What do you check?
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.
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Yes - direct resumption of CPR.

26. Inflate cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg ______ palpated blood pressure.
Inflate cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above palpated blood pressure.
Take BSI precaution!
Assess effectiveness of intervention. (the assessment says that you have to tell the patient that the wound continues to bleed.)
Monitor the patient's condition and vital signs after administration.

27. Focused History and Physical Examination/Rapid Trauma Assessment. The first thing you should do in this situation is...
Yes - direct resumption of CPR.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)

28. Establish and maintain a proper mask to face seal.
Briefly question the bystanders about arrest events.
The pulse returns.
Report/record ausculated blood pressure.
After doing so - ventilate the patient at the proper volume and rate.

29. You've successfully removed the cap - and you're ready to administer the medication to the patient... but where do you administer it?
Remember to position the patient properly.
Expose the thigh area - (and say that you are doing so.)
The second action is determining the patient's responsiveness/level of consciousness
Assess the following..

30. Palpate radial or brachial artery!
Yes - you should obtain SAMPLE history after taking baseline vital signs.
That one is basically self - explanatory. Do that after you apply the cuff!
Direct assistant to assume ventilation and pre - oxygenate patient.
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.

31. 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.
Assess the neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.
Simple.. Remove the cap from the auto - injector. (be careful not to stab yourself in the finger with it!)
Medical command

32. Then What do you switch to?
Assess the patient's ability to use the nebulizer.
Switch to bag/valve mask.
Apply pressure dressing to the wound.
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)

33. Integration! First thing you do;
Apply pressure dressing to the wound.
Verbalizing the general impression of the patient.
- Normal - Cyanosis - Jaundice - Ashen - Paleness - Flushing
Verbalize or direct insertion of a simple airway adjunct. (oral/nasal)

34. 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.
Assess effectiveness of intervention. (the assessment says that you have to tell the patient that the wound continues to bleed.)
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.
Tell the rescuer to stop delivering CPR - and for everyone to stand clear.. make sure they are all clear.

35. Report/record pulse findings.
Assess effectiveness..(assessment says that the patient Is STILL bleeding.. so. tell them that they are still bleeding.)
(margin +/-4)
Expose the thigh area - (and say that you are doing so.)
Place auto - injector on lateral thigh - midway between the knee and thigh.

36. Place diaphragm of stethoscope over...
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.
Monitor the patient's condition and vital signs after administration.
Assess the patient's ability to use the nebulizer.
Brachial artery.

37. Ventilate patient!
Report/record ausculated blood pressure.
Direct resumption of CPR.
Yes - always explain to the patient that they will feel a stick from the needle.
Assure high concentration of oxygen is delivered to the patient.

38. First step in 'Scene Size Up'.
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
Determine if the scene is safe.
Palpate with 2 fingers (index and middle) over radial artery.
The pulse returns.

39. 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?
After doing so - ventilate the patient at the proper volume and rate.
- History of allergies - What were you exposed to? - How were you exposed? - Effects - Interventions - Refer to Epinephrine.
Check the level of consciousness - and the history.
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.

40. 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.
Ventilate the patient at a rate of 10-20 per minute.
Verbalize the transportation of the patient.
1. Right patient. 2. Right drug. 3. Right dose. 4. Right route. 5. Right time.

41. Should you just lay something over the wound after BSI precaution - or should you apply direct pressure?
Apply direct pressure to the wound.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nitroglycerin
Yes - you should obtain SAMPLE history after taking baseline vital signs.
Contact medical command if patient condition permits.

42. '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?
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.'
Take BSI precautions!
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.

43. You deliver the shock - now what?
Direct resumption of CPR.
That one is basically self - explanatory. Do that after you apply the cuff!
Take BSI precautions!
Confirm that the patient is sitting as upright as possible.

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

45. Skin Moisture: (touch the patient)
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
Determine the number of patients.
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic

46. First action performed after you arrive on scene..
Medical command
Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.
Take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions.
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.

47. Alright - 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.
Confirm 8-10 liters per minute oxygen flow. Then Confirm mist coing out of flex tube and mouth piece.
1. indicate appropriate oxygen therapy. 2. assure adequate ventilation 3. continue with injury management.
Palpate with 2 fingers (index and middle) over radial artery.

48. After checking the chest - where do you move?
Apply blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
You move down to the abdomen/pelvis - where you assess each. Verbalize assessment of genitalia/perineum as needed.
- History of allergies - What were you exposed to? - How were you exposed? - Effects - Interventions - Refer to Epinephrine.
Apply pressure dressing to the wound.

49. The patient is still bleeding - so you..
Administer high concentration oxygen.
Apply pressure dressing to the wound.
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.
Verbalizing the general impression of the patient.

50. After BSI precautions - you need to perform a blood glucose check.. How do you set up/perform the check?
- History of allergies - What were you exposed to? - How were you exposed? - Effects - Interventions - Refer to Epinephrine.
Count pulse for minimum of 30 seconds then multiply by 2.
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.
Assess the patient's ability to use the nebulizer.