* General Information *

Question 1

Oxygen Devices

Answer 1

Nasal Canulas: 24%-44%; 2-6 l/m

Non-Rebreather Mask: 90%; 10-15 l/m

BVM: 100%; 15 l/m

CPAP: 100%; Continuous (25 l/m)
Forces Alveoli to stay open
(Indications: Must be able
to follow commands)

COPD - Bronchitis: Redness/Swelling/Wheezing
and Emphysema and

Pulmonary Edema

Question 2

Blood (Parts)

Answer 2

Red Blood Cells: Provide O2 to body

White Blood Cells: Helps stop infection

Plasma: Fluid in the blood vessels

Platelets: Responsible for clotting

** (6 Liters of blood in the human body; max blood loss is 20% of total volume)

Question 3

What are the three situation you would call for ALS support?

Answer 3

Status Asthmatics
Status Epileptics
Status Anaphylaxis

Question 4

What does each bar of the Star of Life stand for?

Answer 4

1. Detection
2. Reporting
3. Response
4. On-scene care
5. Care in transit
6. Transfer to definitive care
   (6)

Question 5

EMS Agenda 2050 Components of an EMS System

Answer 5

1. Comprehensive, quality, convenient care
2. Evidence-based clinical care
3. Efficient, well rounded care
4. Preventative care
5. Comprehensive and easily accessible patient records
   (12)

Question 6

5 Stages of the Grieving Process
(DABDA)

Answer 6

Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance

Question 7

Becks Triad

Answer 7

Cardiac Tamponade

Jugular vein distention
Narrowing Pulse Pressure
Muffled heart tones

(544)

Question 8

Cushing’s Triad

Answer 8

ICP - Intracranial Pressure

Widened pulse pressure (Increasing Systolic, decreasing diastolic)

Bradycardia

Irregular respirations