Health Science Chapter 13 Review
Documentation- Written reports of patient information.
-Client examination -Procedure performed -Medication given -Vital Signs -Name -Age
Oxygen and Oxygen Cylinder Safety
-Never allow smoking in areas where oxygen is used. -Do not expose oil, grease, or petroleum products. -Never drop an oxygen cylinder or allow it to fall. -Always handle with extreme care.
Patient Assessment Process
-Scene size up -Initial assessment (Primary assessment) -Focused history and physical exam -Secondary assessment -reassessment -communication -documentation
EMT- Paramedic usually requires (BLANK) of training in community college.
2 years
The nasal cannula delivers an oxygen concentration of (BLANK) at a flow rate of 1-6 liters per minute.
24-44%
The maximum flow rate that should be delivered when a nasal cannula is used is (BLANK) per minute.
6 liters
The norebreather mask delivers (BLANK) percent of oxygen at a flow rate of 12 to 15 liters per minute.
80-90
A (BLANK) is a device used to treat Ventricular Fibrillation by delivering an electrical shock to the heart.
AED
The (BLANK) level of EMT is required to have advanced life support certification.
Advance
Following (BLANK) precautions is an activity that is responsibility of all levels of Emergency Medical Technicians?
Appropriate
The letter AED are the abbreviation for (BLANK).....
Automated External Defibrillator
BVM stand for?...
Bag Valve Mask
Before delivering a shock with a defibrillator, the operator should say (BLANK).....
CLEAR
The (BLANK) occupation requires a minimum of 300-400 hours of instruction.
EMT Intermediate
A correctly sized nasopharyngeal airway adjunct (NPA) will extend from the client's nostril to the bottom of the (BLANK).....
Earlobe
After the AED electrodes are applied, it is necessary to hold the client still why the machine analyzes?
False
The Emergency Medical Technician- Basic can initiate intravenous lines into clients at the scene.
False
Tim Ballew, age 25, should be addressed at the scene of the accident by calling him.....
Mr. Ballew
Assessing the airway, breathing, and circulation falls under the (BLANK) process.
Primary Assessment
First Responders may be firefighters, police officers or (BLANK)....
Private Witness/Citizens
Feeling the (BLANK) would be used to assess the distal circulation of the lower extremities.
Pulse
Detailed Assessment (Secondary Assessment) VITAL SIGNS:
Pulse, respiration, blood pressure, skin color, temperature, pupils.
SAMPLE....
S-Sign and Symptoms A-Allergies M-Medications P-Patient past medical History L-Last oral intake E-Event Preceding
(BLANK) the first thing done at the scene by the Emergency Medical Technician.
Scence Size up
The automated external defibrillator (AED) is recommended for children as well as adults....?
True
The most common cause of cardiac arrest is an abnormal heart rhythm called (BLANK).....
Ventricular Fibrillation (V-fib or VF)
