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1
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Cells convert glucose into energy by what two methods?

A

Glycolysis

Krebs cycle

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s/s heat stroke

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No sweating
Throbbing headache
Hot, red, dry skin
N/V
AMS
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s/s heat exhaustion

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Heavy sweating
Weakness or fainting
Cold, pale and clammy skin
N/V
Muscle cramps
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When should you have a high index of suspicion?

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Acute medical, traumatic, psychiatric, social condition w/ possible life-threatening or life-altering outcomes

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5
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Examples of when you should have a high index of suspicion

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MOI
Severity of injury or illness
Abnormal vital signs
Altered
SI or HI
Healthcare provider indicates change in PT condition
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6
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EMTALA

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Applies to any hospital/health system that accepts payment from the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS)

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7
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5 Stages of Grief

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Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance
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8
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How do you clean a tracheostomy?

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Ask the caregiver to assist if available.

If not, clean cannula with 1/2 hydrogen peroxide and 1/2 water.

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9
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What can you rule out by diffuse abdominal pain?

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Not much - hard to determine an organ of origin w/o location

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10
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Contraindication of D50

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Intracranial hemorrhage

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11
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Types of on-line medication direction

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Telephone

Radio

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12
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Types of off-line medication direction

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Protocols

Standing orders

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13
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Trauma Triad of Death

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Acidosis
Coagulopathy
Hypothermia

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14
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Responsibilities of the triage supervisor

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# of pts in each category
Resources needed
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15
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What does epigastric mean?

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Epi - above

grastric - stomach

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16
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Anaphylaxis vs anaphylactoid

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Present the same except anaphylactoid has no previous exposure.

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17
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What is an allergic reaction?

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Occurs when the immune system overreacts to a harmless substance known as an allergen.

18
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If you are driving and your partners says delivery of fetus is imminent, what do you do?

A

Pull over
Assist w/ delivery
Assist w/ newborn resuscitation if needed
Continue transport

19
Q

Where should you place the AED pads if a pacemaker is present?

A

At least 1” away from pacemaker

20
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Postpartum eclampsia

A

Seizures that occur w/in 24 hours post birth

21
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Pediatric dose of activated charcoal

A

1g/kg

22
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GEMS Diamond

A

Geriatric patients : normal aging, atypical presentation
Environmental assessment : safety, neglect
Medical assessment : PMH, medications
Social assessment : basic needs, social network

23
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Which valves of the heart are considered AV valves?

A

Tricuspid valve

Mitral valve

24
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What does atrioventricular stand for?

A

Atria - from the atrium

ventricular - to the ventricles

25
Q

Financial concerns through lifespan development in adulthood

A

Young adults : establishing careers, young children at home
Middle adults : preparing for retirement
Older adults : fixed incomes or chronic illness and unable to work

26
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HHS

A 
Hyperglycemia
Dehydration
Osmolality
Electrolyte Deficits
NO KETOSIS/ACIDOSIS - no fruity odor on breath
27
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Complications of central venous catheters

A 
Local infection
Bloodstream infection
Occlusion
Bleeding
Dislodgement
28
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CSF leak

A

signs : clear fluid from nose or ears
Can occur spontaneously
Commonly found after head trauma

29
Q

What makes up the shoulder joint?

A

Glenoid fossa

Head of the humerus

30
Q

Standard Licensure Requirements for AEMT

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  1. Basic EMT license or higher
  2. Completion of state-approved AEMT course that meets or exceeds National Emergency Medical Services Education
  3. Current CPR-BLS for “Healthcare Provider” or equivalent
  4. Completion of National Registry cognitive and psychomotor exams
31
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Conduction

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Transfer of heat from body part to a colder object or substance by direct contact

32
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Convection

A

Heat is transferred to circulating air

33
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Evaporation

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Body sweats to cool itself

34
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Radiation

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Loss of body heat directly to colder object in the environment by radiant energy

35
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Conversion of kg to mcg, mcg to kg

A

kg to mcg = kg - g - mg - mcg x each by 1000

mcg to kg = mcg - mg - g - kg / by a 1000

36
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Class I hemorrhage

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Blood loss (mL) : Up to 750
Blood loss (%) : Up to 15%
Pulse rate : <100
BP : nl
Pulse pressure : nl or increased
Respiratory rate : 14-20
Urine output : >30
CNS/mental status : slightly anxious
Fluid replacement : crystalloid
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Class II hemorrhage

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Blood loss (mL) : 750-1500
Blood loss (%) : 15-30%
Pulse rate : 100-120
BP : nl
Pulse pressure : decreased
Respiratory rate : 20-30
Urine output : 20-30
CNS/mental status : mildly anxious
Fluid replacement : crystalloid
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Class III hemorrhage

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Blood loss (mL) : 1500-2000
Blood loss (%) : 30-40%
Pulse rate : 120-140
BP : decreased
Pulse pressure : decreased
Respiratory rate : 30-40
Urine output : 5-15
CNS/mental status : anxious, confused
Fluid replacement : crystalloid and blood
39
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Class IV hemorrhage

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Blood loss (mL) : >2000
Blood loss (%) : >40%
Pulse rate : >140
BP : decreased
Pulse pressure : decreased
Respiratory rate : >35
Urine output : negligible
CNS/mental status : confused, lethargic
Fluid replacement : crystalloid and blood
40
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ACTH

A

Hypothalamus secretes ACTH
ACTH targets adrenal cortex and causes cortisol to be secreted
Cortisol increases cell energy production

(During times of stress)

41
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Articular cartilage

A

Cushion to protect bones from damage and wear. Allows ends of bones to glide over each other easily.

42
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Sympathetic nervous system

A

Fight or flight response
Vagus nerve causes : Increased HR, dilate bronchi, inhibits digestion, stimulates glucose release, stimulated epi and norepi release, inhibit peristalsis and secretions, relaxes bladder
Ganglion : inhibits salivation
Pupils dilate

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