Chapter 20 Flashcards
Emergency Rescue: Supplies, Equipment, and Procedures
True or False? Hetastarch is a substitute for blood plasma and has oxygen carrying capabilities.
false
What is a Barton Bandage used for?
fractures of the lower jaw
Why is the spica or figure eight bandage used around the elbow?
allows for movement while holding a compress
What size bandage is used for applying a roller bandage to the ankle or foot?
3 inches
There are no dangers in giving “too much” normal saline. True or False
False
The Automated External Defibrillator analyzes cardiac rhythm and selects the appropriate strength of electrical therapy which stops an arrhythmia, allowing the heart to re-establish a normal rhythm.
True
Which of the following is a true statement concerning oropharyngeal airways?
An airway of proper size is measured from the tip of the earlobe to the corner of the mouth
The effective life of an oxygen breathing apparatus (OBA) is?
20-45 minutes
How many stages of extrication are there?
5
