Opa complications - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

EMT readiness exam 2023//2024 36/yo female complains of fever, lower abdomen pain that moves to lower back when she walks. BP 144, p98, R 16. You should suspect? - ANSWER Pelvic inflammatory disease Are administering oral glucose to a known diabetic. What should you be most concerned about? - ANSWER The smell of acetone on breath 45 year old is 34 weeks complains of a severe headache, sensitivity to light, and swollen feet. Vitals signs are BP 130/88, P104, R 24 what should you su...

CPSS final review - part 2 my last will and testament 157 Questions with Verified Answers No breath sounds on affected side + trachea shifted to non-affected side - CORRECT ANSWER tension pneumothorax What is the puncture site for an emergent chest needle thoracostomy for: Pediatric Adult - CORRECT ANSWER Pediatric: 2nd ICS midclavicular Adult: 5th ICS in anterior axillary line (to avoid the long thoracic nerve) What gauge angiocath is used for an emergent chest needle thorac...

PMSC12001 - Airway, Oxygenation and Ventilation Exam Study Guide. OPA indications - answer- Maintain airway patency. - Bite block for intubated patients. OPA complications - answer- Airway trauma from OPA placement. - Intolerance of OPA requiring removal. - Can precipitate vomiting/ aspiration in patient with intact gag reflex. - Incorrect size or placement can potentially exacerbate airway obstruction. OPA contraindications - answer- Conscious patients. - Patients with intact gag refle...

What are techniques for clearing an obstructed airway? - ANSWER -Chest compressions (unconscious) -Suctioning -Rolling to side (left for pregnant women) -Magill forceps (to be used with laryngoscope) -Abdominal thrusts -Manual removal if you can see it What are indications for removing an airway adjunct? - ANSWER OPA: remove if gag reflex intact NPA: remove if the patient cannot tolerate What are indications for nasotracheal intubation? - ANSWER -Anticipated difficult laryngoscopy -...

EMT FISDAP READINESS EXAM Questions and Answers (2022/2023) (Verified Answers) 36/yo female complains of fever, lower abdomen pain that moves to lower back when she walks. BP 144, p98, R 16. You should suspect? Pelvic inflammatory disease Are administering oral glucose to a known diabetic. What should you be most concerned about? The smell of acetone on breath 45 year old is 34 weeks complains of a severe headache, sensitivity to light, and swollen feet. Vitals signs are BP 130/88, P104,...

Airway Management questions and answers 2022When is an artificial airway required ? When the patients natural airway can no longer preform its proper functions What are the contraindications of an artificial airway ? When the patient decides to be a DNR or Do Not Resuscitate What are the possible complications of an artificial airway ? Trauma to the nose, mouth, tongue, pharynx, vocal cords, trachea, esophagus, spine, eyes, and teeth. Aspiration or Infection. What does th...

How long should assessing for breathing and a pulse take? A) no longer than 20 seconds B) no longer than 10 seconds C) no longer than 15 seconds D) no longer than 5 seconds - B) no longer than 10 seconds What should you do to check for breathing? A) look for chest rise and fall B) place your hand on the chest C) look at the nose to check for nasal flaring D) listen for lung sounds - A) look for chest rise and fall Where do you check a pulse on an infant and child? - Infant...

EMS Should base their patient care decisions on - Evidence based research Why are elderly people at a higher risk for brain bleeds - Brain shrinkage Normal respiratory rate for an adult - 12-20 Normal respiratory rate for infant - 25-50 A patient suffering from inadequate tissue profusion is suffering from - shock Compensatory measures when the body loses blood - Increases respiratory rate, constricts blood vessels, shunts blood, heart pumps faster Bone in the back of the skull...

depth and quality - Answer- Checked when evaluating a patient's respirations apnea - Answer- Temporary absence of breathing 60 - 100 beats per minute - Answer- Normal pulse rate range for an adult patient 20 mm Hg beyond the point the last pulsation was heard - Answer- How much more you would inflate a blood pressure cuff if pulsation was heard after reaching 140 mm Hg 90- 140 mm Hg (systolic) and 60 - 90 mm Hg (diastolic) - Answer- normal blood pressure range for an adult male e...

  PARAMEDIC FISDAP FINAL EXAM 100 Q&As Graded A+ (2022) 1. Which of the following is most likely mistaken for seizure, in an elderly patient? A. Stroke B.Syncope C. Dementia D. Arrhythmia 2. Which of the following is part of the Emergency Medical Services system? A. Fire fighter B. Police officer C. Traffic officer D .Medical director 3. What does the ECG rhythm show (see image)? A. Asystole B. Normal sinus rhythm C. Ventricular fibrillation D. Presence of a pacemak...