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hollow organs - Answer -stomach, small intestine, colon, bladder, gallbladder solid organs - Answer Liver, Spleen, Pancreas, Kidneys Level 1 Trauma Center - Answer Regional Trauma Center, All types of specialty surgical care 24/7, (Surgical suites, Surgeons, Blood, CT, X-Ray ... all in house), Tertiary - all levels of care. Often contains a pediatrics and ICU burn unit. Level 2 Trauma Center - Answer Can manage most trauma with surgical capabilities 24 hours a day 7 days a week. capable...

Which intervention or interventions would have the MOST positive impact on the cardiac arrest patient's outcome? - Answer Early CPR and defibrillation The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You should: - Answer Resume chest compressions What is the maximum amount of time that should be spent checking for spontaneous breathing in an unresponsive child? - Answer 10 seconds When performing CPR on an adult, you should compress the chest to a depth of ___ ...

Which intervention or interventions would have the MOST positive impact on the cardiac arrest patient's outcome? - ANSWER-Early CPR and defibrillation The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You should: - ANSWER-Resume chest compressions What is the maximum amount of time that should be spent checking for spontaneous breathing in an unresponsive child? - ANSWER-10 seconds When performing CPR on an adult, you should compress the chest to a depth of ___ ...

Which intervention or interventions would have the MOST positive impact on the cardiac arrest patient's outcome? - ANSWER-Early CPR and defibrillation The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You should: - ANSWER-Resume chest compressions What is the maximum amount of time that should be spent checking for spontaneous breathing in an unresponsive child? - ANSWER-10 seconds When performing CPR on an adult, you should compress the chest to a depth of ___ ...

Treatment for a patient with full-thickness burns - ANSWER High-flow oxygen; dry, sterile dressings; thermal management (keep patient warm); provide rapid transport What should you do if there is a major hemorrhage in a patient? - ANSWER Apply a proximal tourniquet to stop the bleeding immediately. Then turn to patient's airway and breathing status (CAB) How do you care for a partially amputated extremity? - ANSWER Control bleeding with bulky compression (pressure) dressings and splint ex...

Treatment for a patient with full-thickness burns - Answer High-flow oxygen; dry, sterile dressings; thermal management (keep patient warm); provide rapid transport What should you do if there is a major hemorrhage in a patient? - Answer Apply a proximal tourniquet to stop the bleeding immediately. Then turn to patient's airway and breathing status (CAB) How do you care for a partially amputated extremity? - Answer Control bleeding with bulky compression (pressure) dressings and splint ex...

The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You should? - ANSWER resume chest compressions Which interventions would have the MOST positive impact on a cardiac arrest patient's outcome? - ANSWER Early CPR and defibrillation What is the max amount of time that should be spent checking for spontaneous breathing in an unresponsive child? - ANSWER 10 seconds When performing CPR on an adult, you should compress the chest to a depth of ____ at a rate of _____? -...

Which intervention or interventions would have the MOST positive impact on the cardiac arrest patient's outcome? - ANSWER-Early CPR and defibrillation

Treatment for a patient with full-thickness burns - ANSWER High-flow oxygen; dry, sterile dressings; thermal management (keep patient warm); provide rapid transport What should you do if there is a major hemorrhage in a patient? - ANSWER Apply a proximal tourniquet to stop the bleeding immediately. Then turn to patient's airway and breathing status (CAB) How do you care for a partially amputated extremity? - ANSWER Control bleeding with bulky compression (pressure) dressings and splint ex...

A 44-year-old man reports dizziness and lightheadness. His BP is 88/26 mm Hg, his heart rate is 190 beats per minute and weak. His skin is cool clammy and pale. Why is his BP low? - ANSWER decreased ventricular timing Switching compressors during two-rescuer CPR: - ANSWER should occur every two minutes throughout the arrest Stable angina - ANSWER chest pain that occurs when a person is active or under severe stress Unstable angina - ANSWER chest pain that occurs while a person is at res...