1338 Exam Flashcards
What is normal pH in the body?
7.35 - 7.45
What pH range is considered an acidosis?
7.35 and under
What pH range is considered an alkalosis?
7.45 and greater
What is quality assurance?
monitoring a particular procedure or a process in order to ensure that they are up to the expected levels of quality standards.
What does quality improvement refer to?
Refers to the techniques used by the organizations for continuous quality improvements.
Aspects of quality improvement
leadership, info, strategic planning, HR management
EMS process management
EMS system results
Satisfaction
High potassium
Hyperkalemia
Low potassium
Hypokalemia
High Calcium
Hypercalcemia
Low Calcium
Hypocalcemia
What are the physiological stressors?
Stressor, Eustress, Distress, Burnout.
Stressor
a stimulus that causes stress
Eustress
Good stress; ex. seeing loved one for 1st time in years
Distress
Bad stress; negative effects
Burnout
Extreme endpoint of stress.
Anxiety disorder that develops following exposure to traumatic events
PTSD
Where is Epi made in the body?
Adrenal gland - adrenocorticotropic hormone
Hormone made by the pituitary gland that controls the production of the hormone Cortisol and Epi
adrenocorticotropic hormone
Where is cortisol made in the body?
adrenal glands
What does BSI refer to?
Refers to the type of PPE that should be worn.
Gloves, masks, eyewear, n95, gowns, resuscitation equipment, and hand washing supplies all constitute:
PPE
PPE for TB exposure:
Must wear HEPA/N95 mask
PPE recommendations come from:
the CDC
Standard precautions (PPE)
Blood and body fluid precautions