what do you do for labored, contstriction, or lack of tidal volume - ANSassist ventilations with
BVM
What do you do for acid in eyes - ANSirrigate, if contacts take them out
Signs and Symptoms of tension pneumothorax - ANSprogressive shortness of breath
increased altered level of consciousness
neck vein distention
tracheal deviation
What organ could be affected by trauma to the upper right quadrant - ANSliver
flail chest is charcterized and defined by - ANSparadoxical motion
2 or more ribs broken in two or more places
subcutaneous emphysema what is it and how to treat - ANSA characteristic crackling sensation
felt on palpation of the skin, caused by the presence of air in soft tissues. treat by positive
pressure ventilations
Daughter is power of attourney and wants father to recieve care, father is AxO x4 and does not
want care - ANSRespect patient wishes because he is concious without altered mental status
Open fracture and bleeding PPE - ANSgloves, mask, goggles
What EMS statistic is needed to reduce speed limit in given area - ANSFatalities and injuries
that have happened on that stretch of road
Triage color green - ANSambulatory,
yellow - ANSdelayed
red - ANSimmediate
black - ANSdead/ expectant
you are treating a 300 pound male who cannot walk what should you do - ANScall for
assistance
triage in the - ANScold zone
, Pedatric/ infant breath rate - ANS18-30
Cardiac arrest in children is caused most likely by - ANShypoxia, resp distress or failure
Croup is characterized by - ANShoarseness, "barking" cough, inspiratory stridor and varying
degrees of respiratory distress resulting from swelling in or obstruction in the region near the
larynx.
Steps to treating bleeding - ANSfirst direct pressure then tourniquet is direct pressure does not
stop the bleeding
Signs and symptoms of meningitis - ANSfever, rash, stiff neck, altered mental status
specifcally in infants: Swelling of fontanelles
when treating allergy primary concern is - ANSAIRWAY
when to start chest compression on newborn - ANSpluse under 60
ruptured spleen in child - ANSbleeding and pain
right upper quadrant - ANSLiver, Right Kidney, Colon, Pancreas, Gallbladder
left upper quadrant - ANSliver, spleen, left kidney, stomach, colon, pancreas
left lower quadrant - ANSPart of descending colon
Sigmoid colon
Left ovary and tube
Left ureter
Left spermatic cord
right lower quadrant - ANScecum, appendix, right ovary and tube, right ureter, right spermatic
cord
Signs and symptoms of epiglottitis - ANSSudden onset, high fever
"Hot-potato" voice
Dysphagia, drooling
No cough
Prefers to sit upright, lean forward (tripod position)
Appears toxic and stridulous
when babies head appears out of vaginal canal check for - ANSnuhical cord
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