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(1) What is the preferred position for a patient who is unconscious? (2) A patient who
shows signs of shock? (3) A patient who has difficulty breathing? (4) A patient who is
nauseated or vomiting? (pp. 76-77) - ANSWER-1. unconscious patient who is not
injured should be placed in the lateral recumbent position.
2. A patient who shows signs of shock may be placed in the shock position. This is done
by elevating the supine patient's legs 20 to 30 cm if this will not aggravate injuries to the
legs or spine
3. A patient who has pain or breathing problems may get into any position that makes
him or her more comfortable, unless injuries prevent it.
4. A conscious patient who is nauseated or vomit-ing should be allowed to remain in a
position of comfort. However, you should always be positioned so that you can manage
the patient's air-way if needed.
After identifying an emergency as a hazardous material incident, what information
should your report to EMS dispatch include? (p. 453) - ANSWER-
Are burns to certain areas of the body more critical than others? Explain. (p. 333) -
ANSWER-
As an EMR what Drugs are in your scope of practice? Give both the generic and brand
name. - ANSWER-generic name (Brand name)
1. Acetylsalicylic Acid, ASA (Aspirin)
2. Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)
3. Epinephrine (Adrenalin)
4. Medical Oxygen 02
5. Naloxone (Narcan)
6. Oral Glucose (instant Glucose)
7. Salbutamol (Ventolin)
At an MCI what information must you report to EMS dispatch after your scene
assessment? (pp. 460-461) - ANSWER-
At what point should you call for extra resources at a scene? (p. 159) - ANSWER-
Before performing CPR on your patient, what must your assessment of his or her
condition reveal? (pp. 121-123) - ANSWER-
dentify four special situations that may require extra consideration before attaching an
AED. (pp. 140-141) - ANSWER-
,Explain the difference between express and implied consent. (pp. 29-30) - ANSWER-
Express consent may consist of verbal consent, a nod, or an affirming gesture from a
competent adult. To get it, you must explain your plan for emergency care in terms that
the patient can understand.
Implied consent applies when you assume that a patient who cannot consent (due to
being unconscious, or mental state) to life-saving care would do so if he or she were
able to.
Explain what placards and shipping papers are. (p. 449) - ANSWER-
For ASA (Aspirin) give the following:
(a) Classification
(b) Action(s)
(c) Indication(s)
(d) Contraindication(s)
(e) Dosage and Administration guidelines
(f) Precautions - ANSWER-(a) Classification: Antiplatelet
(b) Action(s)
1. Anti-Coagulant
(c) Indication(s)
1. Chest pain
(d) Contraindication(s)
1. Hypersensitivity to salicylates/NSAIDS (SEVERE and if known)
2. Bleeding disorders
3. Unconsciousness
4. Active gastrointestinal bleed
5. Asthmatic with a known past history of sensitivity
(e) Dosage and Administration guidelines
Adult: (ADMINISTER) 160mg chewed as soon as possible (AHS) Pediatric: Not
recommended
(f) Precautions
1. Active ulcer disease, asthma
2. Impaired renal and hepatic function
3. May produce bronchoconstriction in asthmatics
For Epinephrine (Adrenalin) give the following:
(a) Classification
(b) Action(s)
(c) Indication(s)
(d) Contraindication(s)
(e) Dosage and Administration guidelines - ANSWER-(a) Classification:
Sympathomimetic; adrenergic agonist
(b) Action(s)
1. Directly stimulates the alpha and beta-adrenergic receptors in the sympathetic
nervous system
2. Bronchodilation
, 3. CV and vasopressor
(c) Indication(s)
1. Anaphylaxis
(d) Contraindication(s)
None in emergent situations
(e) Dosage and Administration guidelines
1. Adult: 0.3mg intramuscular (IM) q 5-10 minutes prn, max 0.9mg.
2. Child: 0.15mg intramuscular (IM) q 5-10 minutes prn, max 0.3mg.
For how long should you check for a pulse in a hypothermic patient before starting
CPR? (p. 246) - ANSWER-
For Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent) give the following:
(a) Classification
(b) Action(s)
(c) Indication(s)
(d) Contraindication(s)
(e) Dosage and Administration guidelines
(f) Supplied - ANSWER-(a) Classification: Anticholinergic Bronchodilator
(b) Action(s)
1. Exerts anticholinergic action in the bronchioles thereby inhibiting bronchoconstriction
2. Blocks increased mucus secretions resulting from increased vagal activity. Produces
bronchodilation by competitive inhibition of cholinergic receptors on bronchial smooth
muscle. This effect antagonizes the action of acetylcholine at its membrane.
(c) Indication(s)
1. Bronchospasm in the setting of Asthma, COPD, and anaphylaxis
(d) Contraindication(s)
1. Hypersensitivity to atropine/Atrovent products
(e) Dosage and Administration guidelines
Bronchospasm:
Adult and Child (ASSIST) the patient with their own ipratropium bromide inhaler at their
prescribed dosage
(f) Supplied
Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) 20 mcg/spray
For Naloxone (Narcan) give the following:
(a) Classification
(b) Action(s)
(c) Indication(s)
(d) Contraindication(s)
(e) Dosage and Administration guidelines
(f) EMS Considerations - ANSWER-(a) Classification: Opioid Antagonist
(b) Action(s)
1. Naloxone displaces previously administered opioid analgesics from all types of
opioid receptors and competitively inhibits their actions. Naloxone is metabolized more
quickly than most narcotics.
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