Airway and avpu - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATCN EXAM REVIEW LATEST UPDATE 2024 WITH QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+. The approach to trauma care typically begins with what? notification that a trauma patient is arriving When preparing to receive a trauma patient, what should you keep in mind? safe practice, safe care What does "Safe practice" mean when receiving trauma patients? take into consideration the protection of the team (universal precautions/PPE/preparing equipment prior to patient arrival) What does "Safe c...

What are signs of Compensated shock? - ANSWER-Anxiety as blood is shunted from areas responsible for higher brain function, normal systolic BP, elevated diastolic BP, increased RR, bounding pulse, decreased urinary output. What are signs of Decompensated or Progressive shock? - ANSWER-Decreased LOC, decreased systolic BP, narrowing pulse pressure, tachycardia, weak pulses, rapid shallow respirations, cool and cyanotic skin, increased lactic acid levels What are signs of Irreversible shock?...

ATCN Review Questions and Answers Already Passed What is the first step typically taken when preparing for a trauma patient’s arrival? The process usually starts with receiving an alert that a trauma patient is on the way. What should be considered in the preparation process for a trauma patient? It is important to prioritize both procedural and safety measures. What does "Safe practice" entail when dealing with trauma cases? It involves implementing measures to safeguard t...

TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course Exam Questions and Answers Initial Assessment - Answer-1. Preparation and Triage 2. Primary Survey 3. Reevaluation 4. Secondary Survey 5. Reevaluation Adjuncts 6. Reevaluation and Post Resuscitation Care 7. Definitive Care or Transport A (Primary Survey) - Answer-Airway and alertness with simultaneous cervical spinal stabilization. Alertness Assessment - Answer-A-Alert V-Verbal P-Painful U-Unresponsive Airway Assessment - Answer-Inspect: tongue ob...

An EMS Provider responds to a call and finds an 8- yr old female with no pulse or respirations. The patient has a history of terminal brain cancer. The family states the last time she as seen alive was 5 mins prior to EMS being called. They also state patient has a DNR oder. In NYS, EMS personnel may accept which of the following DNR instruments as valid? Verbal request from family A. Written non-hospital B. DNR or MOLST form C. Written healthcare proxy D. Written living will - ANSWER-Writte...

ATCN EXAM REVIEW LATEST UPDATE 2024 WITH QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+. The approach to trauma care typically begins with what? notification that a trauma patient is arriving When preparing to receive a trauma patient, what should you keep in mind? safe practice, safe care What does "Safe practice" mean when receiving trauma patients? take into consideration the protection of the team (universal precautions/PPE/preparing equipment prior to patient arrival) What does "Safe c...

ATCN EXAM REVIEW LATEST UPDATE 2024 WITH QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+. The approach to trauma care typically begins with what? notification that a trauma patient is arriving When preparing to receive a trauma patient, what should you keep in mind? safe practice, safe care What does "Safe practice" mean when receiving trauma patients? take into consideration the protection of the team (universal precautions/PPE/preparing equipment prior to patient arrival) What does "Safe c...

During a primary assessment, what tool would you use to determine a patient's level of consciousness? NIHSS AVPU model Mini-Mental State Exam Braden scale Correct Answer: AVPU model Which assessments would be included in a primary assessment? Select all correct options that apply. Obtaining a medication history Assessing adequacy of perfusion Checking airway patency Obtaining a health history 2 Correct Answer: Assessing adequacy of perfusion Checking airway patency A concept th...

EMT-B (Brady) Chapters 1-39 Exam Questions and Answers Abrasions -Answer-What does the A stand for in the memory aid DCAP? Integrated post-cardiac arrest care -Answer-What is the fifth element of the Chain of Survival? Light -Answer-What does the L stand for in the memory aid PERRL? Bodily Substance Isolation -Answer-BSI Nasopharyngeal Airway -Answer-NPA Apneic -Answer-Not breathing Cyanosis -Answer-A blue or gray color resulting from lack of oxygen in the body Cricoid Cartilage -Answe...

West Coast EMT Block #2 exam Questions and Answers With Complete Solutions Graded A++ SAMPLE Signes/symptoms Allergies Medication Past medical Last oral intake Events leading up OPQRST Onset Provocation Quality Radiation Severity Timing DCAPBTLS Deformity Contusions Abrasions Punctures Burns Tenderness Lasurations Swelling Very first thing in patient assessment before you do anything else BSI (body substance isolation) Scene size up Scene safe Mechanism of injury/il...