Emt Test Study Guide Flashcards
When the body reacts to. To much CO2 in the blood it is called
ACIDOXIS
If your pt has a vein bleed do not let any ________ get into the vein
AIR
To transport a pt with blood pooling in the abdomen put them in a __________ position
Supine position with the knees slightly flexed
The heart is Medial Superior Inferior Posterior To the stomach
Superior
A common air was obstruction in children is
Epiglottis
Small toy
Tongue
Your pt is a child who you suspect child abuse
Transport pt and report your feelings afterwards
Respiratory depression can be caused by a
Crushing chest
If you Damage your C3 vertebrae what is affected
All extremities
A fracture broken into several pieces is called a
Comminuted fracture
If pt has had a laryngectomy to assist ventilation you should suction what first
Stomach
When a pt with a flail chest breathes. The manner in which the chest moves is called
Paradoxial motion
To correctly suction a pt
15 sec adults
10 sec children
5 sec infant
A 15 week OB pt having vaginal bleeding is suspected to be having a
Miscarriage
What is the best indicator of good circulatory function in a 5 year old male pt
Skin color
Early signs of shock
- restlessness
- weak , rapid (thready ) , or absent pulse
- cap refill of longer then 2 secs in infants and children
