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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. Apply a tourniquet.
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Did that help? Document when you put the tourniquet on.
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 precaution!

2. Skin Signs!
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
Assess the following..
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular)
Right patient - Right drug - Right dose - Right route - Right time.

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

4. Skin Color: (observe the patient)
Assess the airway and breathing.
Assess the following..
Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.
- Normal - Cyanosis - Jaundice - Ashen - Paleness - Flushing

5. Attach the AED to the patient;
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
Contact medical command if patient condition permits.
Direct assistant to assume ventilation and pre - oxygenate patient.
Includes 'inspection - palpation - and assessment of motor - sensory - and circulatory functions.'

6. Focused History and Physical Examination/Rapid Trauma Assessment. The first thing you should do in this situation is...
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)
Palpate with 2 fingers (index and middle) over radial artery.
Yes. Consult with Medical Command.

7. 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?
Turn over CPR to another rescuer. Turn on the AED.
Simple.. Remove the cap from the auto - injector. (be careful not to stab yourself in the finger with it!)
Tell the rescuer to stop delivering CPR - and for everyone to stand clear.. make sure they are all clear.
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.

8. 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.
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
Administer high concentration oxygen.
Perform two minutes of high quality CPR.

9. Ventilate patient!
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nitroglycerin
You move down to the abdomen/pelvis - where you assess each. Verbalize assessment of genitalia/perineum as needed.
Assure high concentration of oxygen is delivered to the patient.
Ventilate the patient at a rate of 10-20 per minute.

10. First step in 'Scene Size Up'.
Assess the patient's ability to use the nebulizer.
Perform two minutes of high quality CPR.
Determine if the scene is safe.
According to the assessment sheet - you should control/assess major bleeding before you take the patient's pulse.

11. 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.
You should obtain baseline vital signs of the patient.
Indicate the need for immediate transportation.
Determine the mechanism of injury.

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

13. After you determine the number of patients - what should you do - IF NECESSARY?
Request additional help.
Remember to explain the procedure to the patient.
Assess effectiveness..(assessment says that the patient Is STILL bleeding.. so. tell them that they are still bleeding.)
Verbalize the transportation of the patient.

14. Should you just lay something over the wound after BSI precaution - or should you apply direct pressure?
Brachial artery.
(margin +/-4)
Hold the auto - injector to the patient's thigh for 10 seconds.
Apply direct pressure to the wound.

15. Skin Temperature: (touch the patient)
- Normal (warm) - Cool - Cold - Hot
Take BSI precautions.
Request additional help.
Assess the following..

16. Ventilate the patient at a rate of __-__ per minute with appropriate volumes via bag/valve mask.
Place auto - injector on lateral thigh - midway between the knee and thigh.
Take BSI precautions!
Ventilate the patient at a rate of 10-20 per minute.
Monitor the patient's condition and vital signs after administration.

17. How should the patient be sitting?
Confirm that the patient is sitting as upright as possible.
Monitor the patient's condition and vital signs after administration.
Briefly question the bystanders about arrest events.
Remember to position the patient properly.

18. During your Epinephrine Auto - Injector Administration scenario; What is the First thing you should do?
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
Take BSI precautions!
Take BSI precautions.
Apply pressure dressing to the wound.

19. To assess circulation - (after you assess the airway/breathing of the patient) - What are the four actions needed to be taken?
Verbalize the transportation of 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.
Dispose of the auto - injector in a sharps container.
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.

20. Administer ____ concentration oxygen.
Take BSI precautions!
Administer high concentration oxygen.
Remember to position the patient properly.
Initiate steps to prevent heat loss from the patient.

21. After checking the chest - where do you move?
Check the level of consciousness - and the history.
Verbalizing the general impression of the patient.
You move down to the abdomen/pelvis - where you assess each. Verbalize assessment of genitalia/perineum as needed.
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic

22. Blood pressure (palpatation)

23. Do CPR without unnecessary/prolonged interruption..
Assess the airway and breathing.
Request additional help.
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.
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.

24. Okay - you've obtained the baseline vital signs... Should you obtain SAMPLE history now?
Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.
Yes - you should obtain SAMPLE history after taking baseline vital signs.
The pulse returns.
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.

25. You deliver the shock - now what?
Assess effectiveness..(assessment says that the patient Is STILL bleeding.. so. tell them that they are still bleeding.)
The color - temperature - and condition.
Brachial artery.
Direct resumption of CPR.

26. What do you direct your assistant to do?
Take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions.
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.
Remember to explain the procedure to the patient.
Direct assistant to assume ventilation and pre - oxygenate patient.

27. You've checked the neck - now move down to the chest.
Briefly question the bystanders about arrest events.
Assess effectiveness..(assessment says that the patient Is STILL bleeding.. so. tell them that they are still bleeding.)
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.
Take BSI precautions!

28. 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?
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.'
Inflate cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above palpated blood pressure.
Apply blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
Remember to explain the procedure to the patient.

29. What do you do after you determine if the scene is safe?
Determine the mechanism of injury.
Determine the number of patients.
Yes - direct resumption of CPR.
Verbalize the transportation of the patient.

30. 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.
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.
Includes 'inspection - palpation - and assessment of motor - sensory - and circulatory functions.'
Take BSI precautions!

31. 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?)

32. You need to get the patient to the hospital - NOW. What do you do?
Confirm 8-10 liters per minute oxygen flow. Then Confirm mist coing out of flex tube and mouth piece.
Indicate the need for immediate transportation.
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.
Apply blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery

33. Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least ??mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.
(margin +/-4)
Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.
- Normal - Cyanosis - Jaundice - Ashen - Paleness - Flushing
Switch to bag/valve mask.

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

35. Transportation!
Check the level of consciousness - and the history.
Determine the mechanism of injury.
Verbalize the transportation of the patient.
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.

36. 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.
Request additional help.
Direct assistant to assume ventilation and pre - oxygenate patient.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.

37. After you open the airway - What do you do?
Connect the one - way valve to mask.
After doing so - ventilate the patient at the proper volume and rate.
Take BSI precaution!
Assess effectiveness of intervention. (the assessment says that you have to tell the patient that the wound continues to bleed.)

38. You deliver the shock.. should the rescuer go back to giving the patient CPR?
You should manage all of the patient's secondary injuries/wounds appropriately
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular)
Yes - direct resumption of CPR.
Verbalizing the general impression of the patient.

39. 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?
The second action is determining the patient's responsiveness/level of consciousness
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.
Verbalize the transportation of the patient.
- Normal (warm) - Cool - Cold - Hot

40. Time for Bleeding Control/Shock Management! First thing you do?
Confirm the expiration date.
Connect the mask to high concentration or oxygen.
Take BSI precaution!
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic

41. How will you determine if the patient needs glucose administration?
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.
Count pulse for minimum of 30 seconds then multiply by 2.
Tell the rescuer to stop delivering CPR - and for everyone to stand clear.. make sure they are all clear.

42. Inflate cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg ______ palpated blood pressure.
Briefly question the bystanders about arrest events.
Palpate with 2 fingers (index and middle) over radial artery.
Simple.. Remove the cap from the auto - injector. (be careful not to stab yourself in the finger with it!)
Inflate cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above palpated blood pressure.

43. Blood pressure (auscultation)

44. How do you prepare the medication and nebulizer?
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.
Examine the head first. Check/palpate the scalp and ears - check the eyes - and facial areas (the oral and nasal areas.)
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.
For at least 30 seconds!

45. Okay - you've told the patient what you're going to do.. But are you sure they're not allergic to the medication?
Remember to position the patient properly.
- Normal (warm) - Cool - Cold - Hot
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.
You should manage all of the patient's secondary injuries/wounds appropriately

46. 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.
Take BSI precautions!
Did that help? Document when you put the tourniquet on.
Hold the auto - injector to the patient's thigh for 10 seconds.

47. Place diaphragm of stethoscope over...
Brachial artery.
Count pulse for minimum of 30 seconds then multiply by 2.
Verbalize or direct insertion of a simple airway adjunct. (oral/nasal)
Hold the auto - injector to the patient's thigh for 10 seconds.

48. 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?
Take BSI precautions!
Confirm the expiration date.
Assess the neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.
Ventilate the patient at a rate of 10-20 per minute.

49. The patient is still bleeding - so you..
Direct rescuer to stop CPR and ensures all individuals to stand clear.
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular) - Quality (strong/weak)
Apply pressure dressing to the wound.
Monitor the patient's condition and vital signs after administration.

50. Report/record pulse findings.
(margin +/-4)
The second action is determining the patient's responsiveness/level of consciousness
Apply direct pressure to the wound.
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.