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P wave 
The depolarization of the atria 
 
 
 
QRS Complex 
occurs after P wave, represents depolarization of the ventricles, usually last no longer than 0.12s 
 
 
 
T waves 
represented by repolarization of the atria and ventricles 
 
 
 
PR interval 
delay at the AV junction(.12-.20s) 
 
 
 
ST segment 
Period between ventricular depolarization and begining of repolarization. It should be the same level as the isoelectric line. 
 
 
 
R-R interval 
time between 2 ventricular depolarizations 
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What location anatomically does the angel of Louis present? - Answer- the sternal angle, the junction of the manubrium and sternal body and is palpable through the skin as an elevated ridge or prominence. it is the attachment site of the second rib and topographical landmark to help identify the second intercostal space. it is important because it helps you locate where to perform needle chest decompression. 
 
What is located within the mediastinum? - Answer- the heart is located within and fil...
For which of the following patients is nasotracheal intubation absolutely contraindicated? - ANSWER 
 
You are called for a young man choking. Upon arrival you find very scared parents trying to dislodge a piece of hot dog from their 10 year old child's airway by administering back blows and abdominal thrusts, The child is limp. As you take over you discover the child is able to move a minimal amount of air. You should: - ANSWER continue with back blow and abdominal thrusts until item becomes ...
Paramedic final review updated 20221. The amount of air a pt moves into and out of his lungs in one breath is the: 
 
A. minute volume 
 
B. respiratory volume 
 
C. residual volume 
 
D. tidal volume 
Answer: D 
 
 
 
2. When testing orthostatic vitals, what vital sign change is the most sensitive positive sign of 
 
hypovolemia? 
 
A. BP drops by 10-20 
 
B. BP rises by 10-20 
 
C. pulse rate rises by 10-20 
 
D. pulse rate drops by 10-20 
Answer: C 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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3. Which pulse is...
Following blunt trauma to the anterior chest, a 44-year-old woman presents with restlessness, respiratory distress, perioral cyanosis, and tachycardia. Further assessment reveals a midline trachea, engorged jugular veins, and absent breath sounds on the right side of her chest. You should: correct answerperform an immediate needle thoracentesis to the right side of the chest. 
 
A 40-year-old man presents with difficulty urinating, fever, and tremors. Which of the following should you suspect? c...
Following blunt trauma to the anterior chest, a 44-year-old woman presents with restlessness, respiratory distress, perioral cyanosis, and tachycardia. Further assessment reveals a midline trachea, engorged jugular veins, and absent breath sounds on the right side of her chest. You should: 
perform an immediate needle thoracentesis to the right side of the chest. 
 
 
 
A 40-year-old man presents with difficulty urinating, fever, and tremors. Which of the following should you suspect? 
Prostatit...