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a complete breech is when the baby is in which position

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buttocks present first with with the baby having its knees and hips flexed

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what two common bacterias known to cause PID

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Gonorrhea Chlamydia

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define patient autonomy

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a component adult patient right to make their own healthcare decision.

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define radio frequencies

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number of time per second a radio wave oscillates

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What is the average tidal volume in adult patient

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500-800ml

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define Cholecystitis

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inflammation of the gal bladder

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What do SLUDGE-M stand for

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Salvation or Sweating, Lacrimination (excessive tearing), Urination, Defecation Drooling Diarrhea, Gastric upset and cramps, Emesis, Muscle twitching or miosis (pinpoint pupils)

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What does PID stand for

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Pelvic inflammatory disease

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define Hypochondriac

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Patient finding signs and symptoms and misinterpret or exaggerate signs and symptoms into a serious medical problem

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What is the age and vital signs of a Toddler

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Pulse: 90-150
Respirations: 20-30
Systolic BP: 80-100
Age: 1-3yrs

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Define Neonate

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Neonate is a newborn al the way to the first month of life

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the first 10 minutes of treatment on scene is known as

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the platinum 10

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what is the age range and vital signs for adolescent

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Pulse: 60-100
Respirations: 12-20
Systolic BP: 90-110
Age range:12-18yrs

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What is a precipitous delivery

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a delivery that occur within in 3hrs

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Define Endometriosis?

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Ectopic growth and functioning of endometrial tissue

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What part of the pregnancy period is Antepartum

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Pre-delivery

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most babies are delivered face up or face down?

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face down

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the virus that cause chicken pox also cause

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shingles

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what i the normal blood glucose

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80-120 mg/dL

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define a level 3 facility

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Serves communities that do not have access to a level 1 or 2 facility. Provides assessment, resuscitation, emergency care and stabilization. Must have transportation agreement with level 1 and 2 facility to patient who needs exceeds a level 3 facility

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what type of patient would receive chest thrust instead of abdominal thrust when the patient begins to choke

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women in late stages of pregnancies, obese patients and pediatriics under 1yr of age

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What is a Incendiary device

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A device that causes burn damage instead of explosive

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The first 60 minutes of health care is known as?

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The Golden period

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Define Cystitis?

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Inflammation of the lining of the bladder

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What does PEARL stand for?

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Pupil Equal and Reactive to Light

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The number 1 birth disability or deformity is

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Spinal bifidia

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What is the age and vital signs of a preschooler?

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Pulse: 80-140
Respiration: 20-25
Systolic BP: 80-100
Age: 3-6yrs

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In what order does the stages of death happens

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Denial, Anger or hostillit, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance

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What is it called when signs and symptoms are associated with Chemicals

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Toxidromes

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What is Uterine inversion? and how is it caused?

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Uterine inversion is when the placenta does not detach from the uterine walls completely and begins to still deliver out of the vagina turning the uterus inside out. This is very life threatening and is caused by excessive or aggressive fundal massage or pulling on the umbilical cord.

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What is the age and vital signs of a child of school age?

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Pulse: 70-120
Respirations: 15-20
Systolic BP: 80-110
Age: 6-12yrs

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What is the age and the vital signs of a Neonate

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Pulse: 90-180
Respirations: 30-60
Systolic BP: 50-70
Age: 0-1mnth

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Define lvl 4?

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Located in a remote area where no higher level of care is available. Provides advance trauma life support prior to transport to higher level facility. May be a clinic urgent care facility with or without a physician.

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What type of patient would receive chest thrust instead of abdominal thrust when these types of patient are choking?

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women in late stages of their pregnancy, obese patients and patients under the age of 1

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Goiter is found in what type of patient

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Patients who have a malfunction of the thyroid glands such s hyper/hypothyroidism.

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Define a level 2 facility

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Located in a less populated area. expected to provide initial definitive care regardless of the injury and severity

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How many times more do CO bind to Hemoglobin

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200 times more

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