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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. 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?)

2. The patient is still bleeding - so you..
- Description of the episode - Onset - Duration - Associated Symptoms - Evidence of trauma - Interventions - Seizures - Fever
Ventilate the patient at a rate of 10-20 per minute.
Apply pressure dressing to the wound.
Take BSI precautions!

3. You've successfully removed the cap - and you're ready to administer the medication to the patient... but where do you administer it?
Expose the thigh area - (and say that you are doing so.)
Connect the mask to high concentration or oxygen.
Yes - direct resumption of CPR.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.

4. Baseline Vital Signs! What do you do first?
Verbalize or direct insertion of a simple airway adjunct. (oral/nasal)
You should manage all of the patient's secondary injuries/wounds appropriately
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

5. You've prepared the medication and nebulizer...now attach oxygen to the nebulizer.
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.
Confirm 8-10 liters per minute oxygen flow. Then Confirm mist coing out of flex tube and mouth piece.
Yes - direct resumption of CPR.
Assess effectiveness..(assessment says that the patient Is STILL bleeding.. so. tell them that they are still bleeding.)

6. How should the patient be sitting?
Yeah.. definitely don't forget to document everything.
Take BSI precautions.
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
Confirm that the patient is sitting as upright as possible.

7. Should you just lay something over the wound after BSI precaution - or should you apply direct pressure?
Apply direct pressure to the wound.
Yes - always explain to the patient that they will feel a stick from the needle.
Assess effectiveness of intervention. (the assessment says that you have to tell the patient that the wound continues to bleed.)
Remember to position the patient properly.

8. After determining the level of responsiveness/consciousness during the initial assessment of the patient; you should turn your attention to the: A.) scrapes and bruises of the patient B.) chief complaint/apparent life threats
Apply the blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space - Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
(margin +/-4)
Assess the following..
You should determine the chief complaint/apparent life threats of the patient.

9. Then What do you switch to?
Palpate with 2 fingers (index and middle) over radial artery.
Switch to bag/valve mask.
(margin +/-4)
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer

10. Inflate cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg ______ palpated blood pressure.
Yes - always explain to the patient that they will feel a stick from the needle.
Right patient - Right drug - Right dose - Right route - Right time.
Inflate cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above palpated blood pressure.
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.

11. When assessing the head - What do you check?
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
You should determine the chief complaint/apparent life threats of the patient.
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
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.

12. 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?
Assess the following..
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.
- History of allergies - What were you exposed to? - How were you exposed? - Effects - Interventions - Refer to Epinephrine.
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.

13. Now you have to assess the posterior.. this includes the ______ and the _______.
Dispose of the auto - injector in a sharps container.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
Request additional help.

14. You deliver the shock - now what?
Direct resumption of CPR.
Yes. Consult with Medical Command.
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Ventilate the patient at a rate of 10-20 per minute.

15. 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?
Take BSI precautions!
Simple.. Remove the cap from the auto - injector. (be careful not to stab yourself in the finger with it!)
(margin +/-4)
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.

16. Integration! First thing you do;
Verbalize or direct insertion of a simple airway adjunct. (oral/nasal)
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)
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 neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.

17. After BSI precautions - you need to perform a blood glucose check.. How do you set up/perform the check?
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.
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)
Turn over CPR to another rescuer. Turn on the AED.
For at least 30 seconds!

18. You're getting ready to use the AED. But the other rescuer is still performing CPR.. What do you tell him?
Apply the blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space - Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
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.
Direct rescuer to stop CPR and ensures all individuals to stand clear.
The pulse returns.

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

20. When assessing the head - What do you check?
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nitroglycerin
- Normal - Cyanosis - Jaundice - Ashen - Paleness - Flushing

21. 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
Yeah.. definitely don't forget to document everything.
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.
Verbalizing the general impression of the patient.

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?
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nitroglycerin
Determine the mechanism of injury.

23. Do CPR without unnecessary/prolonged interruption..
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
Expose the thigh area - (and say that you are doing so.)
Verbalize or direct insertion of a simple airway adjunct. (oral/nasal)
Assess the following..

24. Remember to check the '5 Rights' of drug administration.. What are they?
1. Right patient. 2. Right drug. 3. Right dose. 4. Right route. 5. Right time.
Yes. Consult with Medical Command.
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.
Take BSI precautions.

25. After selecting the appropriate assessment - (focused or rapid) - you should obtain baseline ___?___
Connect the mask to high concentration or oxygen.
You should obtain baseline vital signs of the patient.
Switch to bag/valve mask.
Ventilate the patient at a rate of 10-20 per minute.

26. Time for Cardiac Arrest Management/Automatic External Defibrillator! First thing you do
According to the assessment sheet - you should control/assess major bleeding before you take the patient's pulse.
Take BSI precautions!
Open the airway manually.
Apply pressure dressing to the wound.

27. Skin Color: (observe the patient)
Explain the procedure to the patient.
- Normal - Cyanosis - Jaundice - Ashen - Paleness - Flushing
Apply pressure dressing to the wound.
Direct resumption of CPR.

28. 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.
Connect the mask to high concentration or oxygen.
The color - temperature - and condition.
Hyperextend extremity and palpate brachial artery.

29. 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?
Apply the blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space - Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
Yes - always explain to the patient that they will feel a stick from the needle.
Assess effectiveness..(assessment says that the patient Is STILL bleeding.. so. tell them that they are still bleeding.)
You should manage all of the patient's secondary injuries/wounds appropriately

30. What do you do if the patient needs glucose administration? Do you go ahead and do it? or do you contact someone?
Yeah.. definitely don't forget to document everything.
- Description of the episode - Onset - Duration - Associated Symptoms - Evidence of trauma - Interventions - Seizures - Fever
Contact medical command if patient condition permits.
Count pulse for minimum of 30 seconds then multiply by 2.

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

32. Ventilate patient!
Yeah.. definitely don't forget to document everything.
Hyperextend extremity and palpate brachial artery.
Perform two minutes of high quality CPR.
Assure high concentration of oxygen is delivered to the patient.

33. 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?
Assess the patient's ability to use the nebulizer.
Take BSI precaution!
For at least 30 seconds!
Remember to explain the procedure to the patient.

34. 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.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
You should obtain baseline vital signs of the patient.
Yes - always explain to the patient that they will feel a stick from the needle.

35. During your Epinephrine Auto - Injector Administration scenario; What is the First thing you should do?
Indicate the need for immediate transportation.
Apply pressure dressing to the wound.
Take BSI precautions.
Direct assistant to assume ventilation and pre - oxygenate patient.

36. Respirations!
Assess the neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.
Medical command
First - observe the rise and fall of the chest/abdomen.
Count pulse for minimum of 30 seconds then multiply by 2.

37. First action performed after you arrive on scene..
Take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
Open the airway manually.
Take BSI precautions!

38. Pulse! Palpate with How many fingers?
Includes 'inspection - palpation - and assessment of motor - sensory - and circulatory functions.'
Palpate with 2 fingers (index and middle) over radial artery.
First - observe the rise and fall of the chest/abdomen.
Assure high concentration of oxygen is delivered to the patient.

39. How do you prepare the medication and nebulizer?
Determine the number of patients.
Yeah.. definitely don't forget to document everything.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nitroglycerin
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.

40. How long should you perform high quality CPR?
Inflate cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above palpated blood pressure.
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.
Perform two minutes of high quality CPR.

41. You deliver the shock.. should the rescuer go back to giving the patient CPR?
Perform two minutes of high quality CPR.
Yes - direct resumption of CPR.
You move down to the abdomen/pelvis - where you assess each. Verbalize assessment of genitalia/perineum as needed.
Includes 'inspection - palpation - and assessment of motor - sensory - and circulatory functions.'

42. Blood pressure (auscultation)

43. Assess the following
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular)
- Normal - Cyanosis - Jaundice - Ashen - Paleness - Flushing
Take BSI precautions!
Briefly question the bystanders about arrest events.

44. You need to get the AED. What should you do?
Take BSI precautions!
Turn over CPR to another rescuer. Turn on the AED.
Yes - always explain to the patient that they will feel a stick from the needle.
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.

45. How do you open the airway?
Yes - direct resumption of CPR.
Yes. Consult with Medical Command.
Verbalizing the general impression of the patient.
Open the airway manually.

46. Time for Airway Management assessment! What's the First thing you do?
That one is basically self - explanatory. Do that after you apply the cuff!
Palpate with 2 fingers (index and middle) over radial artery.
Take BSI precautions!
Count pulse for minimum of 30 seconds then multiply by 2.

47. You need to get the patient to the hospital - NOW. What do you do?
The pulse returns.
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.
Confirm that the patient is sitting as upright as possible.
Indicate the need for immediate transportation.

48. Okay - now you have to assess the posterior.. this includes the ______ and the _______.
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.
According to the assessment sheet - you should control/assess major bleeding before you take the patient's pulse.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer

49. Did that help?
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular) - Quality (strong/weak)
Assess effectiveness of intervention. (the assessment says that you have to tell the patient that the wound continues to bleed.)
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.'

50. After taking care of the chief complaint of the patient during the initial assessment - you should...
Assess the airway and breathing.
Count pulse for minimum of 30 seconds then multiply by 2.
Take BSI precautions!
According to the assessment sheet - you should control/assess major bleeding before you take the patient's pulse.