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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. How will you determine if the patient needs glucose administration?
Check the level of consciousness - and the history.
Confirm that the patient is sitting as upright as possible.
Switch to bag/valve mask.
Medical command

2. How long should you perform high quality CPR?
Connect the mask to high concentration or oxygen.
For at least 30 seconds!
You move down to the abdomen/pelvis - where you assess each. Verbalize assessment of genitalia/perineum as needed.
Perform two minutes of high quality CPR.

3. Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least ??mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.
Assess effectiveness of intervention. (the assessment says that you have to tell the patient that the wound continues to bleed.)
Connect the mask to high concentration or oxygen.
Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.
The pulse returns.

4. 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.
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.
Hyperextend extremity and palpate brachial artery.
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.'

5. How do you open the airway?
Open the airway manually.
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)
Administer high concentration oxygen.
You should obtain baseline vital signs of the patient.

6. Blood pressure (palpatation)

7. 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

8. 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.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
You should determine the chief complaint/apparent life threats of the patient.
Confirm that the patient is sitting as upright as possible.

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

10. What do you do after that?
Medical command
Connect the mask to high concentration or oxygen.
Brachial artery.
Assess effectiveness of intervention. (the assessment says that you have to tell the patient that the wound continues to bleed.)

11. Time for the Nebulized Medication Administration part of your skill assessment. Again - what's the First thing you do?
Take BSI precautions!
- History of allergies - What were you exposed to? - How were you exposed? - Effects - Interventions - Refer to Epinephrine.
Confirm the expiration date.
Did that help? Document when you put the tourniquet on.

12. Assessment says that you will notice that the patient is now pale and diaphoretic with a rapid - weak pulse... say that out loud.
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.
You should determine the chief complaint/apparent life threats of the patient.
Remember to position the patient properly.
Dispose of the auto - injector in a sharps container.

13. 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?
Connect the one - way valve to mask.
After doing so - ventilate the patient at the proper volume and rate.
Simple.. Remove the cap from the auto - injector. (be careful not to stab yourself in the finger with it!)
The pulse returns.

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

15. Monitor the patient's condition and vital signs after you administer the medication - and...
Turn over CPR to another rescuer. Turn on the AED.
Document the procedure!
Confirm that the patient is sitting as upright as possible.
Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.

16. What are the ways to assess the airway and breathing of the patient?
- Normal - Cyanosis - Jaundice - Ashen - Paleness - Flushing
1. indicate appropriate oxygen therapy. 2. assure adequate ventilation 3. continue with injury management.
Take BSI precautions!
Verbalize or direct insertion of a simple airway adjunct. (oral/nasal)

17. You've checked the neck - now move down to the chest.
Confirm the expiration date.
Connect the mask to high concentration or oxygen.
Apply the blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space - Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.

18. You deliver the shock.. should the rescuer go back to giving the patient CPR?
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Yes - direct resumption of CPR.
Verbalize or direct insertion of a simple airway adjunct. (oral/nasal)
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer

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

20. Then What do you switch to?
Take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions.
Switch to bag/valve mask.
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic
Yes. Consult with Medical Command.

21. Okay - now you have to assess the posterior.. this includes the ______ and the _______.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
You move down to the abdomen/pelvis - where you assess each. Verbalize assessment of genitalia/perineum as needed.
Hold the auto - injector to the patient's thigh for 10 seconds.
Confirm that the patient is sitting as upright as possible.

22. Ventilate patient!
Assure high concentration of oxygen is delivered to the patient.
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.
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.

23. First step in 'Scene Size Up'.
- History of allergies - What were you exposed to? - How were you exposed? - Effects - Interventions - Refer to Epinephrine.
You should obtain baseline vital signs of the patient.
Determine if the scene is safe.
Verbalize the transportation of the patient.

24. Pulse! Palpate with How many fingers?
Administer high concentration oxygen.
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular) - Quality (strong/weak)
Hyperextend extremity and palpate brachial artery.
Palpate with 2 fingers (index and middle) over radial artery.

25. Did THAT help?
Direct rescuer to stop CPR and ensures all individuals to stand clear.
Explain the procedure to the patient.
Assess effectiveness..(assessment says that the patient Is STILL bleeding.. so. tell them that they are still bleeding.)
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

26. Skin Signs!
Apply pressure dressing to the wound.
Assess the following..
Medical command
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)

27. Where do you dispose of the auto - injector?
Direct resumption of CPR.
Dispose of the auto - injector in a sharps container.
Assess the patient's ability to use the nebulizer.
- Description of the episode - Onset - Duration - Associated Symptoms - Evidence of trauma - Interventions - Seizures - Fever

28. '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?
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nitroglycerin
The pulse returns.
Briefly question the bystanders about arrest events.

29. How should the patient be sitting?
Hold the auto - injector to the patient's thigh for 10 seconds.
Assess effectiveness of intervention. (the assessment says that you have to tell the patient that the wound continues to bleed.)
Confirm that the patient is sitting as upright as possible.
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic

30. What do you do after you determine if the scene is safe?
Take BSI precautions!
Determine the mechanism of injury.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
Place auto - injector on lateral thigh - midway between the knee and thigh.

31. Report/record pulse findings.
(margin +/-4)
Open the airway manually.
Take BSI precautions!
Assess the airway and breathing.

32. First action performed after you arrive on scene..
Assess the patient's ability to use the nebulizer.
Take BSI precautions!
Take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions.
Open the airway manually.

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

34. The patient may start losing body heat.. What do you do?
Confirm that the patient is sitting as upright as possible.
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic
Initiate steps to prevent heat loss from the patient.
Apply pressure dressing to the wound.

35. After you determine the number of patients - what should you do - IF NECESSARY?
Request additional help.
Inflate cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above palpated blood pressure.
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.
Take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions.

36. 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?
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.
Apply the blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space - Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
Assess the neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.
Remember to explain the procedure to the patient.

37. Count the respiratory rate for at least ___ seconds and multiply times 2.
Document the procedure!
You move down to the abdomen/pelvis - where you assess each. Verbalize assessment of genitalia/perineum as needed.
You move down to the abdomen/pelvis - where you assess each. Verbalize assessment of genitalia/perineum as needed.
For at least 30 seconds!

38. Should you just lay something over the wound after BSI precaution - or should you apply direct pressure?
Document the procedure!
Apply pressure dressing to the wound.
Apply direct pressure to the wound.
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.

39. Apply a tourniquet.
Apply direct pressure to the wound.
Did that help? Document when you put the tourniquet on.
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.
Expose the thigh area - (and say that you are doing so.)

40. Should you examine the head - arm - or abdomen first?
Take BSI precautions.
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.
You move down to the abdomen/pelvis - where you assess each. Verbalize assessment of genitalia/perineum as needed.
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)

41. When assessing the head - What do you check?
Take BSI precautions!
Assure high concentration of oxygen is delivered to the patient.
For at least 30 seconds!
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.

42. You've assessed the patient's ability to use the nebulizer - should you consult with Medical Command?
After doing so - ventilate the patient at the proper volume and rate.
Determine if the scene is safe.
Yes. Consult with Medical Command.
Confirm the expiration date.

43. 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.
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.
Take BSI precautions!
(margin +/-4)

44. After you're sure he/she isn't allergic to the medicine; check your 5 rights of drug administration.. which are.....
Direct rescuer to stop CPR and ensures all individuals to stand clear.
Direct resumption of CPR.
Right patient - Right drug - Right dose - Right route - Right time.
(margin +/-4)

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. 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?
Assess the patient's ability to use the nebulizer.
- 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.
Yes - always explain to the patient that they will feel a stick from the needle.

47. Skin Moisture: (touch the patient)
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.
Initiate steps to prevent heat loss from the patient.
Assess the patient's ability to use the nebulizer.
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic

48. Skin Temperature: (touch the patient)
- Normal (warm) - Cool - Cold - Hot
Monitor the patient's condition and vital signs after administration.
Brachial artery.
Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.

49. 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..(assessment says that the patient Is STILL bleeding.. so. tell them that they are still bleeding.)
Document the procedure!
Direct rescuer to stop CPR and ensures all individuals to stand clear.

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