Paramedic (A+ Graded Answers)

Sickled cells correct answers Red blood cells that are less deformable and do not pass through microcirculation as easily, cause an increase in blood viscosity, and are sequestered and destroyed by the liver and spleen Acute chest syndrome correct answers Condition that accounts for 25% of premat...

When should you perform the intubation during RSI? correct answers When the waveform etco2 is flat- meaning the NMBA is working and the diaphragm has stopped. Nitrogen washout correct answers Apply high flow 02 to prepare for intubation and washout the N2. Who gets atropine during RSI and why?...

1) Per Medicare, which of the following qualifies as call for reimbursement as a critical care transport (Select all that apply) A) Patient is on Dobutamine drip B) Patient is incubated and sedated C) Patient is on a mechanical ventilator D) Patient is on an IV pump correct answers A) Patient ...

Newborn correct answers First few hours of life Neonate correct answers first 28 days Term newborn correct answers Born between 37 and 42 weeks gestation why do neonates become cold easily? correct answers High body to surface area ratio What is hypothermia associated with? correct answe...

What is the difference between precision and accuracy? correct answers Precision - Every time the test is performed the result will be close to the same, but it may not reflect the true value Accuracy - If the value or range determined measures the true value of what is being tested What is se...

babinski reflex correct answers extension and spreading of toes when bottom of foot is stroked. sign of nervous system lesion battles sign correct answers bruise behind ear, basilar skull fracture becks triad correct answers jvd, muffled heart tones, hypotension. from cardiac tamponade brud...

What are the five practices that decrease incidence of catheter related blood stream infections? correct answers -Hand Hygiene -Maximal Barrier protection -chlorhexadine skin antiseptics -optimal catheter site selection -Prompt removal of unnecessary lines What are the two most common causes ...

ETOMIDATE (AMIDATE) correct answers --Induction agent-- Dissociative Anesthetic RSI: 0.2-0.3 mg/kg Onset: 30-60 seconds Duration: 3-12 minutes MOA: Depresses reticular activating system by stimulating GABA receptors + Minimal hemodynamic effects, ↓ ICP/IOP, preferred for awake sedatio...

Hyperthyroidism/Grave's Disease/Thyrotoxicosis/"Thyroid Storm" (pg.111) correct answers Patient presents with weight loss, palpitations, nervousness, heat intolerance Exophthalmos (AKA proptosis) 'bulging of the eye' AVOID Aspirin (ASA) - Prevents binding of thyroglobulin, making the situ...

Laryngoscopy correct answers Step1-Appropriate Sniffing Position: head back, neck flexed (ear hole/external auditory eatus is at same plane as sternal notch. Need to elevate head 5-7inches up (once elevated, tilt head all the way back). Step2-translate mandibular process by opening mouth, two finge...

ABG - PH correct answers 7.35-7.45 mm HG ABG - PaCO2 range correct answers 35-45 mm HG ABG - PA02 correct answers 80-100mm HG ABG - BE correct answers -2 - 3 MeQ/L CBC: Hemoglobin (Hgb) - what is the normal range? correct answers Normal Value: 14-17.5 G /DL CBC: Hemoglobin (Hgb) - wha...

1. You and your partner are called to a fire in which eight patients are suffering from smoke inhalation. Which team member should act as the initial EMS commander? A) b. The most senior paramedic at the scene B) c. The patient care person C) d. The team leader D) a. The first unassigned ...

1. A 30 year old climber is experiencing sever shortness of breath after reaching an elevation of 12000feet. The PT is very anxious and has rales noted to all quadrants but is otherwise healthy. He is not accustomed to high altitudes. What should you do? correct answers Administer oxygen while desce...

Mobile army surgical hospitals (M*A*S*H) saved thousands of soldiers' lives during the Korean War by: A: Performing surgery within 30 minutes of the injury B: Bringing the hospital facilities closer to the battlefield C: Deploying combat medics to retrieve wounded soldiers D: Using helicopters ...