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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. 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?
Yes - always explain to the patient that they will feel a stick from the needle.
Assess the neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.
- Normal - Cyanosis - Jaundice - Ashen - Paleness - Flushing
Simple.. Remove the cap from the auto - injector. (be careful not to stab yourself in the finger with it!)

2. Ventilate the patient at a rate of __-__ per minute with appropriate volumes via bag/valve mask.
Ventilate the patient at a rate of 10-20 per minute.
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)
Apply the blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space - Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
After doing so - ventilate the patient at the proper volume and rate.

3. After BSI precautions - you need to perform a blood glucose check.. How do you set up/perform the check?
Dispose of the auto - injector in a sharps container.
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.
Contact medical command if patient condition permits.
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.

4. You deliver the shock - now what?
Take BSI precautions!
(margin +/-4)
Direct resumption of CPR.
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.

5. After you've assessed the head - neck - chest - abdomen - and pelvis. The only things left are the patient's extremities

6. After you're sure he/she isn't allergic to the medicine; check your 5 rights of drug administration.. which are.....
Switch to bag/valve mask.
Inflate the cuff rapidly to at least 20mm Hg above the point where the pulse is lost.
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.
Right patient - Right drug - Right dose - Right route - Right time.

7. After you determine the number of patients - what should you do - IF NECESSARY?
Request additional help.
Apply pressure dressing to the wound.
Confirm that the patient has NO allergies to the medication.
Confirm the expiration date.

8. '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?
You move down to the abdomen/pelvis - where you assess each. Verbalize assessment of genitalia/perineum as needed.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
Apply blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
Normal - Moist - Diaphoretic

9. 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
According to the assessment sheet - you should control/assess major bleeding before you take the patient's pulse.
The second action is determining the patient's responsiveness/level of consciousness
Assess the neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.
Verbalizing the general impression of the patient.

10. Blood pressure (palpatation)

11. First step in 'Scene Size Up'.
Determine if the scene is safe.
Expose the thigh area - (and say that you are doing so.)
You should obtain baseline vital signs of the patient.
Perform two minutes of high quality CPR.

12. You've checked the neck - now move down to the chest.
Determine the mechanism of injury.
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 second action is determining the patient's responsiveness/level of consciousness
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.

13. After you open the airway - What do you do?
Contact medical command if patient condition permits.
Apply the blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space - Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery
Apply direct pressure to the wound.
Connect the one - way valve to mask.

14. After consulting Medical Command - are you going to perform the procedure without explaining anything to the patient?
Indicate the need for immediate transportation.
You should manage all of the patient's secondary injuries/wounds appropriately
Explain the procedure to the patient.
Verbalizing the general impression of the patient.

15. How should the patient be sitting?
Confirm that the patient is sitting as upright as possible.
Place auto - injector on lateral thigh - midway between the knee and thigh.
Perform two minutes of high quality CPR.
1. indicate appropriate oxygen therapy. 2. assure adequate ventilation 3. continue with injury management.

16. Report/record pulse findings.
Medical command
Yes - direct resumption of CPR.
Apply direct pressure to the wound.
(margin +/-4)

17. 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

18. Then What do you switch to?
Connect the one - way valve to mask.
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Switch to bag/valve mask.
Determine the number of patients.

19. Assess the following
1. Right patient. 2. Right drug. 3. Right dose. 4. Right route. 5. Right time.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
Yes - you should obtain SAMPLE history after taking baseline vital signs.
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular) - Quality (strong/weak)

20. Respirations!
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.
First - observe the rise and fall of the chest/abdomen.
Indicate the need for immediate transportation.
Administer high concentration oxygen.

21. 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?
Monitor the patient's condition and vital signs after administration.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nitroglycerin
Inspect the chest - palpate - auscultate.
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.

22. Ventilate patient!
You move down to the abdomen/pelvis - where you assess each. Verbalize assessment of genitalia/perineum as needed.
That one is basically self - explanatory. Do that after you apply the cuff!
Direct rescuer to stop CPR and ensures all individuals to stand clear.
Assure high concentration of oxygen is delivered to the patient.

23. Count palpated pulse for a minimum of ___ seconds and multiply times 2.
Request additional help.
Count pulse for minimum of 30 seconds then multiply by 2.
For at least 30 seconds!
- Rate - Rhythm (regular/irregular)

24. You need to get the patient to the hospital - NOW. What do you do?
Open the airway manually.
Includes 'inspection - palpation - and assessment of motor - sensory - and circulatory functions.'
Indicate the need for immediate transportation.
Place auto - injector on lateral thigh - midway between the knee and thigh.

25. What do you do after that?
The pulse returns.
Connect the mask to high concentration or oxygen.
- Description of the episode - Onset - Duration - Associated Symptoms - Evidence of trauma - Interventions - Seizures - Fever
Apply blood pressure cuff 1' above the antecubital space Not over clothing. - snug fit - center bladder over artery

26. Time for the Nebulized Medication Administration part of your skill assessment. Again - what's the First thing you do?
Yeah.. definitely don't forget to document everything.
Take BSI precautions!
Did that help? Document when you put the tourniquet on.
Assess the neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.

27. Should you just lay something over the wound after BSI precaution - or should you apply direct pressure?
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
Apply direct pressure to the wound.
Confirm 8-10 liters per minute oxygen flow. Then Confirm mist coing out of flex tube and mouth piece.
The color - temperature - and condition.

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?
Assess the following..
Ventilate the patient at a rate of 10-20 per minute.
Assess effectiveness of intervention. (the assessment says that you have to tell the patient that the wound continues to bleed.)
Remember to explain the procedure to the patient.

29. What do you do after you determine if the scene is safe?
Yes. Consult with Medical Command.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
Take BSI precaution!
Determine the mechanism of injury.

30. Now you have to assess the posterior.. this includes the ______ and the _______.
Yes - always explain to the patient that they will feel a stick from the needle.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
Take BSI precautions!
Assure high concentration of oxygen is delivered to the patient.

31. Circulation assessment re - cap! When assessing the skin - what should you be looking at?
Verbalize the transportation of the patient.
Administer high concentration oxygen.
The color - temperature - and condition.
You should verbalize the re - assessment of the vital signs.

32. Slowly deflate the cuff - and report/record palpable systolic blood pressure when..
The pulse returns.
- Normal (warm) - Cool - Cold - Hot
Assess the airway and breathing.
You should manage all of the patient's secondary injuries/wounds appropriately

33. You need to get the AED. What should you do?
Turn over CPR to another rescuer. Turn on the AED.
Request additional help.
- Onset - Provokes - Quality - Radiates - Severity - Time - Interventions - Refer to Nebulizer
Assess the following..

34. Blood pressure (auscultation)

35. Administer ____ concentration oxygen.
Administer high concentration oxygen.
Assess the airway and breathing.
Assessing the posterior includes assessing the thorax - and the lumbar.
Request additional help.

36. How do you prepare the medication and nebulizer?
That one is basically self - explanatory. Do that after you apply the cuff!
Yes - you should obtain SAMPLE history after taking baseline vital signs.
Monitor the patient's condition and vital signs after administration.
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.

37. 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.
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.
Assess effectiveness..(assessment says that the patient Is STILL bleeding.. so. tell them that they are still bleeding.)

38. Baseline Vital Signs! What do you do first?
Take BSI precautions!
Assess effectiveness of intervention. (the assessment says that you have to tell the patient that the wound continues to bleed.)
Verbalize or direct insertion of a simple airway adjunct. (oral/nasal)
Yeah.. definitely don't forget to document everything.

39. During your Epinephrine Auto - Injector Administration scenario; What is the First thing you should do?
Take BSI precautions.
1. Right patient. 2. Right drug. 3. Right dose. 4. Right route. 5. Right time.
Determine the mechanism of injury.
You should determine the chief complaint/apparent life threats of the patient.

40. Count the respiratory rate for at least ___ seconds and multiply times 2.
For at least 30 seconds!
Switch to bag/valve mask.
Right patient - Right drug - Right dose - Right route - Right time.
Select the appropriate assessment (focused - or rapid assessment)

41. Do CPR without unnecessary/prolonged interruption..
Assess the following..
The pulse returns.
Initiate steps to prevent heat loss from the patient.
Initiate analysis of the rhythm.

42. Okay - you've obtained the baseline vital signs... Should you obtain SAMPLE history now?
Confirm the expiration date.
Yes - you should obtain SAMPLE history after taking baseline vital signs.
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.'
Ventilate the patient at a rate of 10-20 per minute.

43. 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
Scalp - ears - eyes - and the oral/nasal areas.
Administer high concentration oxygen.
You move down to the abdomen/pelvis - where you assess each. Verbalize assessment of genitalia/perineum as needed.

44. After taking care of the chief complaint of the patient during the initial assessment - you should...
Did that help? Document when you put the tourniquet on.
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.
Assess the airway and breathing.

45. To assess circulation - (after you assess the airway/breathing of the patient) - What are the four actions needed to be taken?
1. Right patient. 2. Right drug. 3. Right dose. 4. Right route. 5. Right time.
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
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.
Remember to explain the procedure to the patient.

46. Did that help?
Count pulse for minimum of 30 seconds then multiply by 2.
Assess the airway and breathing.
Assess effectiveness of intervention. (the assessment says that you have to tell the patient that the wound continues to bleed.)
Take BSI precautions!

47. 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
Take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions.
You should determine the chief complaint/apparent life threats of the patient.
Hyperextend extremity and palpate brachial artery.
That one is basically self - explanatory. Do that after you apply the cuff!

48. 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.
Take BSI precautions!
Open the airway manually.
Assess the neck - next. Inspect and palpate the neck - assess for JVD - and then for tracheal deviation.

49. After checking the chest - where do you move?
Assess the patient's ability to use the nebulizer.
Perform two minutes of high quality CPR.
Determine the mechanism of injury.
You move down to the abdomen/pelvis - where you assess each. Verbalize assessment of genitalia/perineum as needed.

50. 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.
Assess the airway and breathing.
The pulse returns.
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