Ch 9, 4

Question 1

receives messages/signals on one frequency
automatically retransmits them on a second frequency
provides outstanding EMS communications

Answer 1

repeater-based systems

Question 2

at a fixed location
usually at a dispatch office
two-way radio consists of transmitter and receiver

Answer 2

based station radio

Question 3

essential at scene of MCI

used to communicate w/ dispatch, another unit, medical control

Answer 3

portable radios

Question 4

used to communicate w/ dispatcher and medical control

Answer 4

mobile radios

Question 5

What is DCAP-BTLS?

Answer 5

Deformities
Contusions
Abrasions
Punctures/Penetrations
Burns
Tenderness
Lacerations
Swelling

Question 6

What is OPQRST?

Answer 6

Onset
Provoking factors
Quality of pain
Region, Radiance, Reoccurrence
Severity
Time

Question 7

who receives OPQRST?

Answer 7

responsive medical

Question 8

healthy adult oxygen level

Answer 8

94-98%

Question 9

glascow coma scale

Answer 9

assess coma and impaired consciousness

Question 10

pulse rate faster than normal

Answer 10

tachycardia

Question 11

pulse rate slower than normal

Answer 11

bradycardia

Question 12

respiratory rates above normal

Answer 12

tachypnea

Question 13

respiratory rates below normal

Answer 13

bradypnea

Question 14

sweating profusely

Answer 14

diaphoretic

Question 15

treatment for abnormal mental status

Answer 15

provide high flow oxygen

support ABC’s

Question 16

upper airway obstruction

Answer 16

stridor

Question 17

course bubbling

Answer 17

rhonchi

Question 18

bronchial constriction

Answer 18

wheezing

Question 19

fluid in the bases

Answer 19

rales

Question 20

what is PEARRL?

Answer 20

Pupils
Equal
And
Round
Regular size
 React to light

Question 21

above blood pressure range

Answer 21

hypertension

Question 22

below blood pressure range

Answer 22

hypotension

Question 23

the difference between systolic and diastolic

Answer 23

pulse pressure

Question 24

pressure during relaxing phase of the heart cycle

Answer 24

diastolic

Question 25

pressure during contraction

Answer 25

systolic

Question 26

what is the first set of vitals called?

Answer 26

baseline set of vitals

Question 27

aim to assess, stabilize, package, and begin to transport within 10 minutes

Answer 27

platinum 10

Question 28

from the time of the injury/illness top the time of definitive care

Answer 28

golden hour

Question 29

treatment for bleeding

Answer 29

direct pressure elevate tourniquet if necessary

Question 30

artery bleeding

Answer 30

spurting flow of blood

Question 31

vein bleeding

Answer 31

steady flow of blood

Question 32

4 things to check when assessing circulation?

Answer 32

Cap refill Obsessive bleeding Pulse Skin signs

Question 33

when to administer oxygen

Answer 33

``` breathing faster than 20 breaths/min breathing slower than 12 breaths/min breathing too shallow decreased LOC respiratory distress poor skin color ```

Question 34

what to ask yourself during breathing in primary assessment?

Answer 34

does my patient need oxygen and if so how do I administer it

Question 35

what to do ion air way is obstructed?

Answer 35

position patient suction or sweep use respiratory adjunct

Question 36

how to assess airway?

Answer 36

stay alert for signs of obstruction

Question 37

most serious problem voiced by the patient

Answer 37

chief complaint

Question 38

what to say to a conscious person when arriving to the scene?

Answer 38

introduce yourself aks patients name obtain consent to treat chief complaint

Question 39

what is in the general impression?

Answer 39

age, sex, race, positioning, MOI or NOI, is it life threatening?

Question 40

what to do in the primary assessment?

Answer 40

find and treat any life threatening issues

Question 41

general type of illness the patient is experiencing

Answer 41

nature of illness

Question 42

helps determine the possible type and extent of injuries on a trauma patient

Answer 42

mechanism of injury

Question 43

what to do during scene size up?

Answer 43

bsi, PENMAN

Question 44

the process of sorting patients based on the severity of each patients condition

Answer 44

triage

Question 45

6 functions of PCR

Answer 45

``` continuity of care legal documentation education administrative info essential research record evaluation and continuous quality improvement ```