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Ch 9, 4 Flashcards

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1
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receives messages/signals on one frequency
automatically retransmits them on a second frequency
provides outstanding EMS communications

A

repeater-based systems

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at a fixed location
usually at a dispatch office
two-way radio consists of transmitter and receiver

A

based station radio

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3
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essential at scene of MCI

used to communicate w/ dispatch, another unit, medical control

A

portable radios

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4
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used to communicate w/ dispatcher and medical control

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mobile radios

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What is DCAP-BTLS?

A 
Deformities
Contusions
Abrasions
Punctures/Penetrations
Burns
Tenderness
Lacerations
Swelling
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What is OPQRST?

A 
Onset
Provoking factors
Quality of pain
Region, Radiance, Reoccurrence
Severity
Time
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7
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who receives OPQRST?

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responsive medical

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8
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healthy adult oxygen level

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94-98%

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9
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glascow coma scale

A

assess coma and impaired consciousness

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pulse rate faster than normal

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tachycardia

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pulse rate slower than normal

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bradycardia

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12
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respiratory rates above normal

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tachypnea

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13
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respiratory rates below normal

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bradypnea

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14
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sweating profusely

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diaphoretic

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15
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treatment for abnormal mental status

A

provide high flow oxygen

support ABC’s

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16
Q

upper airway obstruction

A

stridor

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17
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course bubbling

A

rhonchi

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18
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bronchial constriction

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wheezing

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19
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fluid in the bases

A

rales

20
Q

what is PEARRL?

A 
Pupils
Equal
And
Round
Regular size
 React to light
21
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above blood pressure range

A

hypertension

22
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below blood pressure range

A

hypotension

23
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the difference between systolic and diastolic

A

pulse pressure

24
Q

pressure during relaxing phase of the heart cycle

A

diastolic

25
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pressure during contraction

A

systolic

26
Q

what is the first set of vitals called?

A

baseline set of vitals

27
Q

aim to assess, stabilize, package, and begin to transport within 10 minutes

A

platinum 10

28
Q

from the time of the injury/illness top the time of definitive care

A

golden hour

29
Q

treatment for bleeding

A

direct pressure
elevate
tourniquet if necessary

30
Q

artery bleeding

A

spurting flow of blood

31
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vein bleeding

A

steady flow of blood

32
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4 things to check when assessing circulation?

A

Cap refill
Obsessive bleeding
Pulse
Skin signs

33
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when to administer oxygen

A 
breathing faster than 20 breaths/min
breathing slower than 12 breaths/min
breathing too shallow
decreased LOC
respiratory distress
poor skin color
34
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what to ask yourself during breathing in primary assessment?

A

does my patient need oxygen and if so how do I administer it

35
Q

what to do ion air way is obstructed?

A

position patient
suction or sweep
use respiratory adjunct

36
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how to assess airway?

A

stay alert for signs of obstruction

37
Q

most serious problem voiced by the patient

A

chief complaint

38
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what to say to a conscious person when arriving to the scene?

A

introduce yourself
aks patients name
obtain consent to treat
chief complaint

39
Q

what is in the general impression?

A

age, sex, race, positioning, MOI or NOI, is it life threatening?

40
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what to do in the primary assessment?

A

find and treat any life threatening issues

41
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general type of illness the patient is experiencing

A

nature of illness

42
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helps determine the possible type and extent of injuries on a trauma patient

A

mechanism of injury

43
Q

what to do during scene size up?

A

bsi, PENMAN

44
Q

the process of sorting patients based on the severity of each patients condition

A

triage

45
Q

6 functions of PCR

A 
continuity of care
legal documentation
education
administrative info
essential research record
evaluation and continuous quality improvement

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