EMT JB Learning Exam 6 Review 2022/2023 (Graded A)
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EMT JB
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EMT JB
Bronchitis is characterized by - ANSWER-dyspnea, productive cough. Can be chronic.
Bystander CPR is beneficial for cardiac arrest Pt's because... - ANSWER-immediate CPR aids in maintaining correct body chemistry until EMS arrives.
Hypoxia - ANSWER-deficiency in the amount of oxygen reaching t...
EMT JB Learning Exam 6 Review 2022/2023 (Graded A)
Bronchitis is characterized by - ANSWER-dyspnea, productive cough. Can be chronic.
Bystander CPR is beneficial for cardiac arrest Pt's because... - ANSWER-immediate CPR aids in maintaining correct body chemistry until EMS arrives.
Hypoxia - ANSWER-deficiency in the amount of oxygen reaching the tissues.
Signs are... - ANSWER-things that are happening to a Pt. that you can see, hear, smell,
and feel.
Cool and pale skin, bruising, drop in blood pressure. - ANSWER-Internal bleeding is characterized by what signs?
Decreased metabolic rate - ANSWER-Decrease in CO2
Increased CO2 - ANSWER-Increased metabolic rate
Signs of pericardial tamponade - ANSWER-faint heart sounds, rapidly narrowing blood pressure, weak pulse.
Rate of compressions in CPR - ANSWER-100-120 per minute
General assessment - ANSWER-one of the most important parts of initial Pt. assessment.
Immobilize above and below injury of a... - ANSWER-joint
When observing ventilations on an apneic Pt., you should observe for... - ANSWER-
adequate chest rise.
When the heart stops, permanent brain damage can occur in.... - ANSWER-4 to 6 minutes
What should you immediately do for a Pt. with snoring respirations? - ANSWER-Tilt the head back and lift the chin.
After checking for responsiveness in a collapsed Pt., you should then... - ANSWER-
check for breathing and a pulse. Your Pt. stops breathing suddenly, what should you do? - ANSWER-Begin positive pressure ventilations (usually with a BVM).
What are some considerations you should take when treating a confused elderly Pt.? - ANSWER-Touch them gently and speak slowly and clearly.
Femur - ANSWER-largest bone in the body
Your major trauma Pt. presents with unresponsiveness, shallow breathing, low B/P, and
deformed, swollen, thigh with absent pedal pulse. Your interventions should include... - ANSWER-traction splint the leg, fully immobilize the spine, and rapid transport.
intracranial pressure is characterized by... - ANSWER-Increase in blood pressure, increase in respirations, and increase in pulse rate and quality.
Normal SpO2 (blood oxygen level or pulse oximetry reading) range - ANSWER-95-
100%
During C-spine immobilization, the head must be supported until... - ANSWER-the Pt. is
fully immobilized and secured to a backboard.
Pelvis - ANSWER-formed by the fusion of the Ilium, Ischium, and pubis
stoma - ANSWER-Pt's with no larynx must be ventilated through this
The cranial cavity - ANSWER-contains the brain and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Advanced Directive or a DNR - ANSWER-must be obtained before stopping CPR at a family member's request.
Shock is characterized by - ANSWER-lowering blood pressure, cool skin and tachycardia
An unresponsive Pt. with adequate breathing and good respirations should be given... - ANSWER-an OPA and O2 via a non-rebreather mask.
traumatic asphyxia is characterized by - ANSWER-bruising of the skin from the shoulders up, bulging eyes, and swelling to the tongue and lips.
Sucking chest wound care should include... - ANSWER-seal the would with an occlusive dressing, high-flow O2, and spinal immobilization (if traumatic)
A Pt. with blood, sputum, or any fluid in their mouth should be - ANSWER-suctioned.
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