2 keys to rapidly recognizing unstable tachycardia Correct
Answer 1. patient is significantly symptomatic or unstable
2. signs and symptoms are caused by tachycardia
<150 may not be the cause
3rd spacing Correct Answer fluid shift from Intravascular
space to the interstitial space
4 Cornerstone of effective paramedic practice Correct Answer
1. Gather, evaluate and synthesize information
2. development and implement care plan
,3. judgement and independent decision
4. Think under pressure
4 Es of injury prevention Correct Answer Education
Enforcement
Engineering/Environment
Economic Incentives
4 essential Ss of an ambulancec Correct Answer 1. Start
2. Stop
3. Steer
4. Stay Running
5 steps to developing a prevention program Correct Answer 1)
Conduct a community assessment
2) Define the problem
3) Set goals/objectives
4) Plan/test interventions
5) Implement/evaluate interventions
6 Steps of EMS critical thinking Correct Answer 1. Read the
scene
, 2. read the patient
3. React
4. Reevaluate
5. Revise the plan
6. review performance
9 Points of medical reporting Format Correct Answer 1. Pt age
and sex
2. PT CC
3. Brief MOI/NOI
4. Relevant PMhx
5. LOC and level of distress
6. Vitals
7. Pertinent physical findings
8. ECG
9. Treatment and response
90-90-9 rule Correct Answer Single drop in SPO2 <90
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