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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. Apply a tourniquet.
Verbalize or direct insertion of a simple airway adjunct. (oral/nasal)
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.
Perform two minutes of high quality CPR.
Did that help? Document when you put the tourniquet on.

2. After you open the airway - What do you do?
First - observe the rise and fall of the chest/abdomen.
That one is basically self - explanatory. Do that after you apply the cuff!
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.
Connect the one - way valve to mask.

3. Time for Bleeding Control/Shock Management! First thing you do?
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
Take BSI precaution!
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.
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.

4. You need to shock the patient again. The rescuer is STILL delivering CPR.. What do you do?
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.
Take BSI precautions!
Assess the patient's ability to use the nebulizer.
Tell the rescuer to stop delivering CPR - and for everyone to stand clear.. make sure they are all clear.

5. Respirations!
Connect the one - way valve to mask.
Confirm that the patient is sitting as upright as possible.
First - observe the rise and fall of the chest/abdomen.
Perform two minutes of high quality CPR.

6. You need to get the patient to the hospital - NOW. What do you do?
Explain the procedure to the patient.
- Normal - Cyanosis - Jaundice - Ashen - Paleness - Flushing
Indicate the need for immediate transportation.
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.

7. But wait.. are you sure that the patient isn't allergic to the medication?
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
Briefly question the bystanders about arrest events.
(margin +/-4)
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.

8. 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?
Monitor the patient's condition and vital signs after administration.
- History of allergies - What were you exposed to? - How were you exposed? - Effects - Interventions - Refer to Epinephrine.
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
You should manage all of the patient's secondary injuries/wounds appropriately

9. 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?
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.
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.
The color - temperature - and condition.
Medical command

10. What do you do if the patient needs glucose administration? Do you go ahead and do it? or do you contact someone?
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.
Take BSI precautions!
Contact medical command if patient condition permits.
Yes - direct resumption of CPR.

11. Attach the AED to the patient;
Assess the neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
Confirm the expiration date.
You should obtain baseline vital signs of the patient.

12. Inflate cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg ______ palpated blood pressure.
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.
Inflate cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above palpated blood pressure.
Expose the thigh area - (and say that you are doing so.)
Ventilate the patient at a rate of 10-20 per minute.

13. After you take BSI precautions - are you just going to assume that the patient can use the nebulizer?

14. Now you have to assess the posterior.. this includes the ______ and the _______.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.
Apply direct pressure to the wound.
Tell the rescuer to stop delivering CPR - and for everyone to stand clear.. make sure they are all clear.

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

16. There are bystanders who seen what happened.. do you question them?
Connect the one - way valve to mask.
You move down to the abdomen/pelvis - where you assess each. Verbalize assessment of genitalia/perineum as needed.
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.)

17. Focused History and Physical Examination/Rapid Trauma Assessment. The first thing you should do in this situation is...
Ventilate the patient at a rate of 10-20 per minute.
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)
Assure high concentration of oxygen is delivered to 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.'

18. _______ extremity and palpate ______ artery.
Check the level of consciousness - and the history.
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.
Hyperextend extremity and palpate brachial artery.
Hold the auto - injector to the patient's thigh for 10 seconds.

19. Integration! First thing you do;
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.
Check the level of consciousness - and the history.
- Normal - Cyanosis - Jaundice - Ashen - Paleness - Flushing
Verbalize or direct insertion of a simple airway adjunct. (oral/nasal)

20. Count palpated pulse for a minimum of ___ seconds and multiply times 2.
Verbalize the transportation of the patient.
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic
Count pulse for minimum of 30 seconds then multiply by 2.
Report/record ausculated blood pressure.

21. Palpate radial or brachial artery!
That one is basically self - explanatory. Do that after you apply the cuff!
Count pulse for minimum of 30 seconds then multiply by 2.
Open the airway manually.
Apply direct pressure to the wound.

22. How do you open the airway?
Open the airway manually.
Direct assistant to assume ventilation and pre - oxygenate patient.
Determine the mechanism of injury.
Take BSI precautions.

23. Ventilate patient!
Switch to bag/valve mask.
Take BSI precautions!
Assure high concentration of oxygen is delivered to the patient.
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.

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

25. Skin Color: (observe the patient)
Assess the airway and breathing.
- Normal - Cyanosis - Jaundice - Ashen - Paleness - Flushing
Confirm 8-10 liters per minute oxygen flow. Then Confirm mist coing out of flex tube and mouth piece.
Initiate steps to prevent heat loss from the patient.

26. 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

27. 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?
Verbalize or direct insertion of a simple airway adjunct. (oral/nasal)
Medical command
Yes - always explain to the patient that they will feel a stick from the needle.
Yes - you should obtain SAMPLE history after taking baseline vital signs.

28. During your Epinephrine Auto - Injector Administration scenario; What is the First thing you should do?
Take BSI precautions.
Includes 'inspection - palpation - and assessment of motor - sensory - and circulatory functions.'
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)
Yes - direct resumption of CPR.

29. 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.
- Normal (warm) - Cool - Cold - Hot
Take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions.
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.

30. 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.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
Direct rescuer to stop CPR and ensures all individuals to stand clear.
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.

31. Blood pressure (palpatation)

32. Establish and maintain a proper mask to face seal.
Verbalize the transportation of the patient.
Hyperextend extremity and palpate brachial artery.
Yes - you should obtain SAMPLE history after taking baseline vital signs.
After doing so - ventilate the patient at the proper volume and rate.

33. 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
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
Verbalizing the general impression of the patient.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer

34. 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.
Determine if the scene is safe.
1. Right patient. 2. Right drug. 3. Right dose. 4. Right route. 5. Right time.
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.

35. What's the expiration date on the oral glucose?
Verbalize the transportation of the patient.
After doing so - ventilate the patient at the proper volume and rate.
Confirm the expiration date.
Yes - always explain to the patient that they will feel a stick from the needle.

36. Should you examine the head - arm - or abdomen first?
Dispose of the auto - injector in a sharps container.
1. Right patient. 2. Right drug. 3. Right dose. 4. Right route. 5. Right time.
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)
Brachial artery.

37. Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least ??mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.
Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.
According to the assessment sheet - you should control/assess major bleeding before you take the patient's pulse.
Expose the thigh area - (and say that you are doing so.)
Take BSI precautions!

38. Okay - you've told the patient what you're going to do.. But are you sure they're not allergic to the medication?
Assure high concentration of oxygen is delivered to the patient.
Direct rescuer to stop CPR and ensures all individuals to stand clear.
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.

39. Did THAT help?
Yes. Consult with Medical Command.
Assess the airway and breathing.
You move down to the abdomen/pelvis - where you assess each. Verbalize assessment of genitalia/perineum as needed.
Assess effectiveness..(assessment says that the patient Is STILL bleeding.. so. tell them that they are still bleeding.)

40. Place diaphragm of stethoscope over...
Apply direct pressure to the wound.
Determine if the scene is safe.
Document the procedure!
Brachial artery.

41. You've checked the neck - now move down to the chest.
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.
The color - temperature - and condition.
The second action is determining the patient's responsiveness/level of consciousness
Indicate the need for immediate transportation.

42. How will you determine if the patient needs glucose administration?
Check the level of consciousness - and the history.
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
Apply blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
Confirm that the patient is sitting as upright as possible.

43. Time for Airway Management assessment! What's the First thing you do?
Initiate steps to prevent heat loss from the patient.
Take BSI precautions!
Determine if the scene is safe.
Brachial artery.

44. Count the respiratory rate for at least ___ seconds and multiply times 2.
Open the airway manually.
Remember to explain the procedure to the patient.
For at least 30 seconds!
Document the procedure!

45. 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?

46. 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.
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.
(margin +/-4)
Assess the following..

47. Ventilate the patient at a rate of __-__ per minute with appropriate volumes via bag/valve mask.
You should manage all of the patient's secondary injuries/wounds appropriately
Tell the rescuer to stop delivering CPR - and for everyone to stand clear.. make sure they are all clear.
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)
Ventilate the patient at a rate of 10-20 per minute.

48. You've assessed the patient's ability to use the nebulizer - should you consult with Medical Command?
Assess effectiveness of intervention. (the assessment says that you have to tell the patient that the wound continues to bleed.)
According to the assessment sheet - you should control/assess major bleeding before you take the patient's pulse.
Yes. Consult with Medical Command.
Assess the patient's ability to use the nebulizer.

49. What do you direct your assistant to do?
Report/record ausculated blood pressure.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
Direct assistant to assume ventilation and pre - oxygenate patient.
Assure high concentration of oxygen is delivered to the patient.

50. Skin Temperature: (touch the patient)
- Normal (warm) - Cool - Cold - Hot
Yes - direct resumption of CPR.
Assess the neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nitroglycerin