Test #1

Question 0

Glucose

Answer 0

Basic nutrient of the cell, simple sugar. It is also the building block for ATP(energy for the cell).

Question 1

Abandonment

Answer 1

Leaving s pt. after initiating care, w/o someone with proper medical/advance training equal or higher than your own.

Question 2

Can energy be created without glucose

Answer 2

No

Question 3

What is mitochondria?

Answer 3

Mitochondria are responsible for converting glucose to form ATP that process called metabolism.

Question 4

Negligence

Answer 4

Deviation from the excepted standard of care that result in further injury.

Question 5

Presumptive negligence

Answer 5

Policy violation

Question 6

Nonfeasance

Answer 6

Omission of care

Question 7

Misfeasance

Answer 7

Legal and allowed act done incorrectly

Question 8

Malfeasance

Answer 8

Illegal act

Question 9

To be guilty of negligence you need what four things

Answer 9

Duty to act, Breach of duty, damages physical and psychological, Causation

Question 10

HIPAA

Answer 10

Makes it so you cannot release any pt. information

Question 11

Ryan white care act

Answer 11

Mandates a procedure by which emergency response personnel can seek to find out if they have been exposed to potentially life threatening diseases while providing pt. care

Question 12

Minute Volume

Answer 12

The amount of air moved into and out of the lungs per minute

MV=TVxRR

Question 13

Protocols

Answer 13

List of steps, such as an assessments and interventions, to be taken in different situations. Protocols are developed by the medical director of an EMS

Question 14

Scene safety

Answer 14

Yourself, your partner, you pt.

look for hazardous individuals/ terrorist incidents/ rescue OPS/ violence Plan, observe, and react to danger.

Question 15

Inadequate breathing

Answer 15

Fast or slow rate 
Irregular rhythm
Abnormal lung sounds
Reduced tidal volumes
Use of accessory muscles
Cool, damp, pale, or cyanotic skin

Question 16

Adequate breathing

Answer 16

Normal rate and depth
Regular pattern
Regular and equal chest rise and fall
Adequate depth

Question 17

General impression

Answer 17

Impressions of the pt.’s condition that is formed on first approaching the pt., based on the pt. environment, c/c, and appearance

Question 18

Adenosine Triphosate

Answer 18

ATP

Question 19

Why does Flail chest occur

Answer 19

3 or more ribs broken in 2 or more places

Question 20

Cranium bones

Answer 20

Frontal bones(front), Parietal bone(top), temporal bone(side), Occipital bone(lower back of cranium)

Question 21

Costal cartilage

Answer 21

Parts of the rib that connect to the sternum

Question 22

Heart cycle

Answer 22

Vena cavae, RA, tricuspid valve, RV, pulmonary valve, pulmonary artery, lungs(respirations), pulmonary vein, LA, mitral or biscupid valve, left ventricle, aortic valve, aorta, to body

Question 23

What do stimulants do to the eyes?

Answer 23

Dialate

Question 24

What do depressants do to the eyes?

Answer 24

Constrict

Question 25

In 1970,.........

Answer 25

The French began to transport wounded soldiers away from the battlefield so they could be cared for by the physicians.

Question 26

Early 1900's what was used for transport services only and offering little to no emergency care

Answer 26

Non military ambulance services

Question 27

Most emt courses today are based on what?

Answer 27

Models developed by the DOT

Question 28

In 1970, what was the NR of EMTs established for?

Answer 28

Professional standards

Question 29

In 1973, what act was passed by the congress?

Answer 29

Emergency medical service systems act

Question 30

Who replaced the ambulance attendant ?

Answer 30

EMT

Question 31

Who are some critical decision making pt.s

Answer 31

Cardiac, stroke, trauma, burn, pediatric

Question 32

Besides pt. assessment and emergency care what else are your responsibilities

Answer 32

Preparation, safe response to scene, safe transportation to the hospital, and transferring the pt. to the hospital personnel for continuity of care.

Question 33

The three Rs of reaction to danger

Answer 33

Retreat, radio, reevaluate

Question 34

Things to know when lifting a pt.?

Answer 34

The object Your limits Comm w/partner Position your feet properly Use ur legs Never turn or twist Do not compensate with lifting with one hand Keep weight as close as possible to your body Use stair chair when going through stairs

Question 35

Non urgent moves

Answer 35

No immediate threat to life

Question 36

Emergency moves

Answer 36

Moves where there is immediate threat to life and use moves to get them out no matter what

Question 37

Urgent moves

Answer 37

Threat to life but make sure u provide no damage to spine

Question 38

What is the 8 steps in auscultation BP

Answer 38

``` BSI scene safety Explain procedure to pt. Cuff the pt. arm Palpates for brachial artery Places stethoscope over brachial Inflated cuff 30 mmHg above last pulse Deflates cuff slowly Report measurements ```

Question 39

What's the 7 steps for palpation BP

Answer 39

``` Explain procedure to pt. Cuff arm Palpates for radial or brachial Palpates the artery Inflated cuff 30 mmHg above last pulse Deflates cuff slowly Reports systolic measurement ```

Question 40

What is the 5 steps for pulse

Answer 40

``` BSI scene safety Located radial pulse with at least two fingers Counts pulsations for about 15 sec Calculates report Reports quality and rhythm ```

Question 41

What is the 5 steps for RR

Answer 41

BSI scene safety Place hand over diaphragm observe chest rise and falls Counts respiratory cycle for at least 15 sec Calculates the rate Reports rate, quality, and rhythm

Question 42

What is the 6 steps for shin assessment?

Answer 42

``` BSI scene safety Observes skin color Feels skin temperature Feels skin condition Assesses cap refill in child and infants Reports skin color, temp, and condition ```

Question 43

What is steps 1-6 in oxygen administration by non rebreather mask

Answer 43

``` BSI scene safety Gathers appropriate equipment Cracks valve on the O2 tank Assembles the regulator to the O2 tank Open the O2 valve Check O2 tank pressure ```

Question 44

What is steps 7-11 on oxygen administration by non rebreather mask

Answer 44

Checks for leaks Attaches non rebreather mask to regul. Turns on O2 flow to prefill reservoir bag Adjust regulator to 10L/ per minute Attaches mask to pt. face and adjusts to fit snugly

Question 45

BVM Ventilation of an apneic pt. step 1-10

Answer 45

``` BSI scene safety Check responsiveness(AVPU) Checks breathing Requests additional EMS checks for pulse Opens airway Prepares rigid suction catheter Turns on power to suction device Inserts catheter without applying suction Suction the oropharynx ```

Question 46

BVM Ventilation of an apneic pt. steps 11-16

Answer 46

``` Opens airway manually Inserts OPA ventilates the pt. within 30 sec unattached to oxygen Checks pulse for at least 5-10 sec Attaches BVM assembly to oxygen Ventilates the pt. adequately ```

Question 47

AS A CHART

Answer 47

Age, sex, actual location, chief complaint, assessment, treatment(Rx), transport

Question 48

Penetrating trauma

Answer 48

When the moi tears through the surface of the skin

Question 49

Blunt trauma

Answer 49

When the moi does not tear through the skin