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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Focused History and Physical Examination/Rapid Trauma Assessment. The first thing you should do in this situation is...
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)
Apply pressure dressing to the wound.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nitroglycerin
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
2. What do you do after that?
Direct resumption of CPR.
First - observe the rise and fall of the chest/abdomen.
1. indicate appropriate oxygen therapy. 2. assure adequate ventilation 3. continue with injury management.
Connect the mask to high concentration or oxygen.
3. Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least ??mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.
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.'
Request additional help.
Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.
Report/record ausculated blood pressure.
4. 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
You should determine the chief complaint/apparent life threats of the patient.
Check the level of consciousness - and the history.
Medical command
Remember to explain the procedure to the patient.
5. Time for Cardiac Arrest Management/Automatic External Defibrillator! First thing you do
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
You should determine the chief complaint/apparent life threats of the patient.
Take BSI precautions!
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!
Confirm 8-10 liters per minute oxygen flow. Then Confirm mist coing out of flex tube and mouth piece.
You should determine the chief complaint/apparent life threats of the patient.
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.
7. 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.
Connect the one - way valve to mask.
- 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.)
8. 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.
Verbalizing the general impression of the patient.
Simple.. Remove the cap from the auto - injector. (be careful not to stab yourself in the finger with it!)
Yes. Consult with Medical Command.
9. You've prepared the medication and nebulizer...now attach oxygen to the nebulizer.
The pulse returns.
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.
Did that help? Document when you put the tourniquet on.
Confirm 8-10 liters per minute oxygen flow. Then Confirm mist coing out of flex tube and mouth piece.
10. What do you do after you determine the mechanism of injury?
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.
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.
Palpate with 2 fingers (index and middle) over radial artery.
Determine the number of patients.
11. The patient may start losing body heat.. What do you do?
Initiate steps to prevent heat loss from the patient.
Indicate the need for immediate transportation.
Take BSI precautions!
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
12. What are the ways to assess the airway and breathing of the patient?
Count pulse for minimum of 30 seconds then multiply by 2.
Yeah.. definitely don't forget to document everything.
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)
1. indicate appropriate oxygen therapy. 2. assure adequate ventilation 3. continue with injury management.
13. How should the patient be sitting?
Apply the blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space - Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
Check the level of consciousness - and the history.
Confirm that the patient is sitting as upright as possible.
Connect the mask to high concentration or oxygen.
14. Skin Signs!
Assess the following..
Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.
Take BSI precaution!
Count pulse for minimum of 30 seconds then multiply by 2.
15. After you've assessed the head - neck - chest - abdomen - and pelvis. The only things left are the patient's extremities
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16. Count palpated pulse for a minimum of ___ seconds and multiply times 2.
Take BSI precautions.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
Count pulse for minimum of 30 seconds then multiply by 2.
17. 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?
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18. 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.
Count pulse for minimum of 30 seconds then multiply by 2.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
Hold the auto - injector to the patient's thigh for 10 seconds.
19. Administer ____ concentration oxygen.
Administer high concentration oxygen.
Briefly question the bystanders about arrest events.
Switch to bag/valve mask.
Take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions.
20. After you assess the thorax and the lumbar; should you manage secondary injuries/wounds?
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21. Baseline Vital Signs! What do you do first?
Take BSI precautions!
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
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.
22. Did THAT help?
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 or verbalize body substance isolation precautions.
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
Assess effectiveness..(assessment says that the patient Is STILL bleeding.. so. tell them that they are still bleeding.)
23. After taking care of the chief complaint of the patient during the initial assessment - you should...
Assess the airway and breathing.
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.
Did that help? Document when you put the tourniquet on.
Hyperextend extremity and palpate brachial artery.
24. When assessing circulation - should you control major bleeding BEFORE you assess the patient's pulse - or after?
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25. Where do you dispose of the auto - injector?
Assure high concentration of oxygen is delivered to the patient.
Administer high concentration oxygen.
Dispose of the auto - injector in a sharps container.
Yes - direct resumption of CPR.
26. 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.
Medical command
Confirm that the patient is sitting as upright as possible.
Direct assistant to assume ventilation and pre - oxygenate patient.
27. Respirations!
Apply direct pressure to the wound.
First - observe the rise and fall of the chest/abdomen.
Assess effectiveness of intervention. (the assessment says that you have to tell the patient that the wound continues to bleed.)
Confirm the expiration date.
28. Do CPR without unnecessary/prolonged interruption..
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
- Description of the episode - Onset - Duration - Associated Symptoms - Evidence of trauma - Interventions - Seizures - Fever
The color - temperature - and condition.
Take BSI precautions!
29. After you assess the thorax and the lumbar; should you manage secondary injuries/wounds?
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30. Inflate cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg ______ palpated blood pressure.
The second action is determining the patient's responsiveness/level of consciousness
Inflate cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above palpated blood pressure.
That one is basically self - explanatory. Do that after you apply the cuff!
Place auto - injector on lateral thigh - midway between the knee and thigh.
31. Pulse! Palpate with How many fingers?
(margin +/-4)
Did that help? Document when you put the tourniquet on.
Includes 'inspection - palpation - and assessment of motor - sensory - and circulatory functions.'
Palpate with 2 fingers (index and middle) over radial artery.
32. 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
Confirm the expiration date.
Take BSI precautions!
Take BSI precautions.
33. Time for the Nebulized Medication Administration part of your skill assessment. Again - what's the First thing you do?
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
Remember to explain the procedure to the patient.
- Description of the episode - Onset - Duration - Associated Symptoms - Evidence of trauma - Interventions - Seizures - Fever
Take BSI precautions!
34. Slowly deflate the cuff - and report/record palpable systolic blood pressure when..
Direct rescuer to stop CPR and ensures all individuals to stand clear.
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.
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)
The pulse returns.
35. Okay - you've obtained the baseline vital signs... Should you obtain SAMPLE history now?
Take BSI precautions.
- History of allergies - What were you exposed to? - How were you exposed? - Effects - Interventions - Refer to Epinephrine.
Yes - you should obtain SAMPLE history after taking baseline vital signs.
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.
36. Time for Bleeding Control/Shock Management! First thing you do?
- Description of the episode - Onset - Duration - Associated Symptoms - Evidence of trauma - Interventions - Seizures - Fever
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)
Take BSI precaution!
- Normal - Cyanosis - Jaundice - Ashen - Paleness - Flushing
37. In a smooth - firm - fashion push the injector until the click is heard. How long should you hold it against the patient's thigh?
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38. First step in 'Scene Size Up'.
For at least 30 seconds!
Dispose of the auto - injector in a sharps container.
Determine if the scene is safe.
That one is basically self - explanatory. Do that after you apply the cuff!
39. Okay - now you have to assess the posterior.. this includes the ______ and the _______.
Right patient - Right drug - Right dose - Right route - Right time.
Assess effectiveness..(assessment says that the patient Is STILL bleeding.. so. tell them that they are still bleeding.)
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
Apply direct pressure to the wound.
40. How will you determine if the patient needs glucose administration?
First - observe the rise and fall of the chest/abdomen.
Check the level of consciousness - and the history.
Apply pressure dressing to the wound.
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.
41. What do you do if the patient needs glucose administration? Do you go ahead and do it? or do you contact someone?
Count pulse for minimum of 30 seconds then multiply by 2.
Contact medical command if patient condition permits.
You should determine the chief complaint/apparent life threats of the patient.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nitroglycerin
42. Apply a tourniquet.
Direct rescuer to stop CPR and ensures all individuals to stand clear.
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)
Apply direct pressure to the wound.
Did that help? Document when you put the tourniquet on.
43. You deliver the shock.. should the rescuer go back to giving the patient CPR?
Yes - direct resumption of CPR.
According to the assessment sheet - you should control/assess major bleeding before you take the patient's pulse.
Simple.. Remove the cap from the auto - injector. (be careful not to stab yourself in the finger with it!)
Remember to position the patient properly.
44. After you're sure he/she isn't allergic to the medicine; check your 5 rights of drug administration.. which are.....
- Normal - Cyanosis - Jaundice - Ashen - Paleness - Flushing
Verbalizing the general impression of the patient.
Right patient - Right drug - Right dose - Right route - Right time.
Document the procedure!
45. You need to get the AED. What should you do?
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.
Apply the blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space - Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
Monitor the patient's condition and vital signs after administration.
Turn over CPR to another rescuer. Turn on the AED.
46. 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.
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.
Assess the patient's ability to use the nebulizer.
Yes - direct resumption of CPR.
47. How do you open the airway?
Open the airway manually.
Yeah.. definitely don't forget to document everything.
Dispose of the auto - injector in a sharps container.
Connect the mask to high concentration or oxygen.
48. What do you do after you determine if the scene is safe?
1. indicate appropriate oxygen therapy. 2. assure adequate ventilation 3. continue with injury management.
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.
Determine the mechanism of injury.
Document the procedure!
49. You're getting ready to use the AED. But the other rescuer is still performing CPR.. What do you tell him?
Determine if the scene is safe.
Direct rescuer to stop CPR and ensures all individuals to stand clear.
The second action is determining the patient's responsiveness/level of consciousness
Assess effectiveness of intervention. (the assessment says that you have to tell the patient that the wound continues to bleed.)
50. Time for Airway Management assessment! What's the First thing you do?
Indicate the need for immediate transportation.
Take BSI precautions!
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
Assess effectiveness..(assessment says that the patient Is STILL bleeding.. so. tell them that they are still bleeding.)
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