EMT 11

Question 1

Emergency Resource Guidebook

Answer 1

Hazardous Materials Guidebook

Question 2

Allergic Reaction S/S

Answer 2

Swollen tongue, pale cool clammy skin, diaphoretic, elevated Respiratory Rate, Low BP, Elevated pulse

Question 3

Scene Size Up Parts

Answer 3

1) identify possible hazards & ensure safety of others
2) identify trauma/medical- MOI/NOI
3) determine need for additional EMS

Question 4

Triage Colors

Answer 4

Red- Immediate care & Transport Necessary

Yellow- delayed emergency care & transport

Red- minor Injuries & ambulatory patients

Black- deceased

Question 5

Hazardous Material

Answer 5

Material that in any quantity poses a threat or unreasonable risk to life, health, or property

Question 6

Assessing Pediatric with Caregiver

Answer 6

See if caregiver can hold kid

Start toe-head to gain kids trust

Question 7

Stages of labor

Answer 7

Dilation: complete cervical dilation, contractions occur every 10-20’minutes each lasting 30-60 seconds
- Stage last 8-10 hours for 1st baby,5-7 for 2nd

2) Expulsion: ends with delivery of baby, contractions closer together 2-3 minutes apart last 60-90 seconds each
- Stage lasts 50-60 minutes or 20-30 for 2nd baby

3)Placental: end with expulsion of placenta, usually delivered 5-20 minutes following baby

Question 8

Radiation

Answer 8

Most significant mechanism of heat loss

Transfer heat without physical contact

Most heat loss through radiation is through head feet and hands

Question 9

Appendicitis

Answer 9

Inflammation of appendix that commonly causes an acute abdomen

Usually caused by blockage in the intestines

Most Common in children

S/S: abdominal pain. Nausea & Vomiting. Fever & chills. Lack of appetite. Positive markle test

Question 10

Markle Test

Answer 10

Used to asses abdominal pain

Have patient stand on toes & come down with audible thump on heels

Question 11

Parietal (somatic) pain

Answer 11

Associated with irritation of the peritoneal lining

Pain more severe & more localized, intense, usually fond on one side or the other

Patient usually lying still & breathing shallowly

Question 12

COPD

Answer 12

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Causes an obstruction of airflow through repository tract, leading to reduction in gas exchange

Chronically gets worse as time goes by

3 most Common: emphysema, chronic bronchitis & asthma

Direct causation between cigarette smoking & environmental toxins with development of CPOD

Question 13

Hypovolemic Shock

Answer 13

Shock caused from a low blood volume

Most Common form of shock

Most Common cause of hemorrhage

Also caused by any condition or injury that decreases blood content or fluid portion of blood

Question 14

5 Rs of medication

Answer 14

Right Patient 
Right Date (time) 
Right Dose
Right Route 
Right Medication

Question 15

Ischemia

Answer 15

Inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body (especially the heart & muscle)

Question 16

Hypothermia S/S

Answer 16

Decreased Mental Status 
    -amnesia, mood changes, dizziness 
Decreased motor & sensory function 
    -lack of coordination, shivering at first 
 Changing Vital signs

Question 17

Solid Organs

Answer 17

Kidneys
Liver
Ovaries 
Pancreas
Spleen 

Very vascular, bleeds severely when ruptured

Question 18

Hollow organs

Answer 18

Appendix 
Bladder
Stomach 
Gallbladder 
Intestines
Uterus 
Ureters 

Contain some type of substance

Question 19

Peritoneum

Answer 19

Lining of abdominal cavity

2 layers:

• Visceral peritoneum
  
  • innermost layer & is in contact with abdominal changes
• Parietal Peritoneum
  
  • outermost layer

Question 20

Visceral Pain

Answer 20

Occurs when the organ itself is involved

Pain usually less severe & poorly localized

** mild & intermittent pain does not mean a mild or insignificant condition