Physical flash cards

Question 1

Which organ requires dialysis when it fails?

Answer 1

Kidneys

Question 2

Respirations that are fast and deep, followed by a period of apnea?

Answer 2

Cheyne-Stokes

Question 3

What position should you place a pregnant patient for transport?

Answer 3

on her left side

Question 4

How long does it usually take for crush syndrome to occur?

Answer 4

4 hours

Question 5

At what point in the assessment process will you first obtain a complete set of vital signs?

Answer 5

Secondary assessment

Question 6

What conditions are associated with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)?

Answer 6

Angina pectoris, Acute myocardial infarction

Question 7

Besides guarding, what is a common sign in patients with peritonitis?

Answer 7

Abdominal distention

Question 8

What is peritonitis and what are the common signs and symptoms?

Answer 8

-Inflammation of the peritoneum
-Can lead to ileus, which is paralysis of the intestines
-Signs and symptoms= nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, guarding, abdominal distention

Question 9

What type of presentation is buttocks first during crowning of birth?

Answer 9

Breech

Question 10

What is head first called during birth?

Answer 10

Vertex

Question 11

How does deoxygenated blood from the body enter the right atrium of the heart?

Answer 11

through the vena cava

Question 12

What conditions need to be met to receive protection under the Good Samaritan Law?

Answer 12

-you acted in good faith
-you rendered care without expecting compensation
-you acted within the scope of your training

Question 13

What action is happening in the heart during the systolic reading?

Answer 13

contracting

Question 14

Which method transmits disease from an infected patient via an inanimate object?

Answer 14

Indirect contact

Question 15

Who develops local EMS protocols and support for EMS personnel?

Answer 15

medical director

Question 16

What injury is responsible for nearly 1/3 of immediate deaths in vehicle collisions?

Answer 16

traumatic rupture of the aorta

Question 17

How do you treat epistaxis?

Answer 17

-Have patient lean forward while sitting
-Apply direct pressure, pinching the fleshy part of the nostrils together
-Apply an ice pack to the nose

Question 18

What components are included in BE-FAST stroke assessment?

Answer 18

B-Balance
E-Eyes
F-Face
A-Arms
S-Speech
T-Time (onset of symptoms)

Question 19

You come across a person who is pulseless and apneic. What do you do first?

Answer 19

Start chest compressions

Question 20

Patient reports a history of gallstones and pancreatitis. When palpating the abdomen, where do you expect the most pain if patient is experiencing pancreatitis?

Answer 20

the upper left and upper right quadrants

Question 21

What best describes what a pulse oximeter is measuring?

Answer 21

Percentage of hemoglobin saturation

Question 22

What are the characteristics of preeclampsia?

Answer 22

Hypertension, blurred vision, severe + persistent headache

Question 23

Extrinsic factors that causes challenges to maintain airway?

Answer 23

-Airway obstruction by a foreign body
-Fractured jaw

Question 24

What are considered intrinsic factors that cause challenges to maintain airway?

Answer 24

-allergic reactions
-swollen tissue from infection
-airway obstruction by tongue

Question 25

What is the third stage of labor?

Answer 25

Delivery of placenta

Question 26

What strap do you secure first using the Kendrick extrication device?

Answer 26

middle strap

Question 27

What are the types of distributive shock?

Answer 27

Sepsis, neurogenic, anaphylactic

Question 28

What conditions could cause a patient to hyperventilate?

Answer 28

-Hyperglycemia -Sepsis

Question 29

You have delivered a newborn and notice a portion of the spinal cord protruding outside the body. What is the proper treatment for this patient?

Answer 29

-Ensure baby is dried and kept warm -Calculate an APGAR score at 1 and 5 minutes after birth -Cover the open area of the spinal cord with a moist, sterile dressing

Question 30

Which structure of the upper chambers are responsible for receiving blood into the heart?

Answer 30

Atria

Question 31

What signs + symptoms of cardiac tamponade are referred to as Beck's Triad?

Answer 31

-Narrowing pulse pressure -JVD -Muffled heart sounds

Question 32

Which type of vaccine is recommended for people who may come in contact with blood?

Answer 32

Hep B

Question 33

Signs + Symptoms of a hypertensive emergency

Answer 33

-Severe Headaches -Ringing in ears -AMS -Epistaxis (dizziness, nausea, vomiting, warm skin due to increased blood flow)

Question 34

What is the most appropriate way to transport amputated limbs?

Answer 34

wrap the amputated parts in a sterile dressing, place them in a dry, plastic bag, and put the bag in a cooled container

Question 35

When a patient has an ischemic stroke, how soon should the drug tissue plasminogen activator be given?

Answer 35

within the first 3 hours

Question 36

What is the best protocol when a patient has an avulsion with a large flap of skin partially attached?

Answer 36

Position the flap of skin as close to normal as possible, then apply a dry, sterile dressing

Question 37

What are steps in reassessment?

Answer 37

-Repeating primary assessment (ABC's) -Checking vital signs again -mental status (AVPU, orientation) -Verifying interventions

Question 38

Which arteries supply the head and brain with blood?

Answer 38

Right and left carotid artery

Question 39

What are 3 elements made up the pediatric assessment triangle?

Answer 39

Appearance, work of breathing, circulation of skin

Question 40

How to proceed with managing an airway of a patient with dentures?

Answer 40

Leave the dentures in place

Question 41

What is span of control?

Answer 41

3-7 people per leader, 5 is optimal

Question 42

What is the proper hazmat response?

Answer 42

-EMS set up in COLD zone -Decontamination occurs in WARM zone -NEVER enter HOT zone! -Stay uphill, upwind

Question 43

What is the acronym DUMBELLS?

Answer 43

Nerve agent poisoning D-Diarrhea U-Urination M-muscle twitching or miosis B-Bronchospasm E-Emesis L-Lacrimation S-Salivation

Question 44

what is Miosis?

Answer 44

Constriction of pupils

Question 45

What is epistaxis?

Answer 45

nosebleed

Question 46

Ending of words with -itis mean what?

Answer 46

inflammation (Hepatitis, inflammation of the liver)

Question 47

Jaundice

Answer 47

Yellowing of the skin and/or eyes (liver abnormality)

Question 48

Hemiparesis

Answer 48

one-sided weakness

Question 49

Priaprism

Answer 49

non-aroused erection

Question 50

Diaphoresis

Answer 50

sweating

Question 51

Urticaria

Answer 51

Hives

Question 52

Ecchymosis

Answer 52

Bruising

Question 53

Emesis

Answer 53

vomiting

Question 54

Lacrimation

Answer 54

excessive tearing of the eyes

Question 55

The acronym SLUDGEM

Answer 55

Nerve Agent Poisoning S-Salivation L-Lacrimation U-Urination D-Defecation G-GI (gastrointestinal) E-Emesis M-Muscle twitching or miosis

Question 56

Mobile vs Portable radio

Answer 56

Mobile: mounted inside ambulance Portable: Carried on person

Question 57

Advanced Directive

Answer 57

Instructions given in advance such as a DNR

Question 58

What is Cushing's triad?

Answer 58

intracranial pressure -Hypertension -bradycardia -Irregular respirations

Question 59

Rule of nine- Pediatric patients

Answer 59

head and neck: 18% Each arm: 9% (41/2% front, and back) Each leg: 13.5% Front torso: 18% (9% chest, abdomen) Back: 18% (9% top, bottom) Perineum: 1%

Question 60

Rule of nine- Adult patients

Answer 60

Head and neck: 9% Each arm: 9% (41/2% front, and back) Each leg: 18% (9% front, and back) Front torso: 18% (9% chest, abdomen) Back: 18% (9% top, bottom) Perineum: 1%

Question 61

Distal vs Proximal

Answer 61

Proximal: toward the trunk of the body Distal: away from the trunk of the body ex: Ankle is proximal to foot. Foot is distal to ankle

Question 62

Toddlers age

Answer 62

1-3 yo

Question 63

Adults age

Answer 63

18 yo and up

Question 64

Adolescent age

Answer 64

13-18 yo

Question 65

School age children age

Answer 65

6-12 yo

Question 66

Preschoolers age

Answer 66

3-5 yo

Question 67

Infants age

Answer 67

1 month to 1 year

Question 68

Neonates/Newborn age

Answer 68

birth to 28 days

Question 69

Implied consent

Answer 69

Patients with implied consent: Unconscious AMS Minors in life threatening emergency

Question 70

Battery vs Assault

Answer 70

-Assault doesn't require physical contact, whereas battery does -Assault involves fear of harm

Question 71

Simplex vs Duplex radio system

Answer 71

Simplex: Only 1 person can transmit at a time Duplex: Both people can transmit at the same time

Question 72

What is a repeater

Answer 72

It receives signals from lower powered radios (either mobile or portable), then sends them out at higher strengths

Question 73

Unified command

Answer 73

Several agencies working independently but cooperatively

Question 74

Medial vs Lateral

Answer 74

Looking at someone head on, split their body into half called midline. each half having an arm and a leg each. Medial: toward midline Lateral: Away from midline Ex: nose is medial to eyes. Eyes are lateral to nose