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1
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Recovery Position:

A

-Helps keep the airway open
-Allows secretions to drain from the mouth

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Frequent exposure to stress causing situations to train the mind

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is NOT a way to reduce stress (per FR class)

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3
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AVPU Scale

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-Alert
-Verbal
-Painful Stimulus
-Unresponsive

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4
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Amputation

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An entire body part is torn away

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5
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Dressing

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An object placed directly on a wound to control bleeding and prevent further contamination

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6
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Bleeding from genital area

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apply direct pressure with a dry, sterile dressing

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Significant Head Injury

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concerned with cervical spine injury

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Which of the following represents the correct sequence for control of bleeding of an extremity?

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Direct pressure, elevation, tourniquet, pressure point

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9
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Torso Injury (chest or back)

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cover the open wound with an airtight material on 3 sides - occlusive dressing

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Shock Position

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treatment for shock – lay the patient flat on back on a horizontal surface

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Occlusive Dressing

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monitor patient for increased difficulty breathing and arrange for prompt transport

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12
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poisoning can be classified according to the poison the body

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-ingestion
-inhalation
-injection
-absorption

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13
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poison

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Is a substance that causes illness or death when eaten, drunk, inhaled, injected, or absorbed in relatively small quantities.

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14
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To stop an arterial extremity bleed, one can use this device.

A

Tourniquet

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15
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tourniquet should be placed where and how on an extremity?

A

High and tight

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16
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The area on the upper arms and upper legs to slow down extreme bleeding?

A

Pressure points

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17
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Most bleeding can be stopped by this type of pressure to the wound ?

A

Direct pressure

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18
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Bright, red, pumping blood indicates this type of bleed.

A

Arterial.

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19
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As soon as you determine that the patient is in shock, you should place the patient in
this position.

A

Shock position

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20
Q

You just applied dressing to a man who was stabbed, the most important thing to
monitor is?

A

Increased difficulty breathing

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21
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The sequence for controlling external bleeding from an extremity is the following.

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Direct pressure, tourniquet, pressure point.

22
Q

According to Special Order #15–019 after administering naloxone, what level of care
does someone need in order to relinquish care?

A

Higher level medical training

23
Q

Pinpoint pupils, slow and shallow breathing are symptoms of?

A

Opioid overdose

24
Q

Best position for someone who is unconscious or semi-unconscious?

A

Recovery position

25
Q

When assessing an unstable patient, give 3-5 minutes for?

A

Reassessment

26
Q

One breath every six seconds should be given to a patient who is not what?

A

Not breathing appropriately.

27
Q

An expecting mother is 39 weeks pregnant. She tells you she is having strong
contractions and feels like she needs to move her bowels. What should you do?

A

Prepare for immediate delivery of the infant.

28
Q

The length of labor is often what in women who have given birth prior?

A

Shorter

29
Q

An infant with a pulse less than 60 BPM needs what?

A

CPR

30
Q

The length of labor is often what in women who are first-time mothers?

A

Longer

31
Q

Crowning is most accurately defined as?

A

The appearance of the infant’s head during a contraction.

32
Q

Which of the following is not a normal question you would routinely ask when
obtaining a SAMPLE history?

A

Do any of your relatives have any medical problems?

33
Q

The purpose of the Good Samaritan Law is to?

A

Protect citizens from liability for rendering aid in good faith.

34
Q

Several members of one household are found at home with headaches, nausea,
dizziness, and vomiting. What should you suspect they all have?

A

Carbon monoxide poisoning

35
Q

As a first responder, your most important job on scene is?

A

Ensuring your own safety

36
Q

The first responder should assume that?

A

All patients may be infected with diseases

37
Q

The purpose of the recovery position is to?

A

Prevent secretions from entering the airways.

38
Q

What is not a normal part of the grieving process

A

Violence.

39
Q

Rapid onset of hives itching, a rapid, weak pulse, and swelling are all sign of?

A

Anaphylactic shock

40
Q

What medication would a person who is highly allergic to bee stings carry on them?

A

Epinephrine

41
Q

Angina pectoris is a condition that occurs when?

A

Cardiac oxygen demand exceeds supply

42
Q

A patient is said to be alert if he or she can do this.

A

Answer questions accurately and appropriately

43
Q

Treatment of a conscious diabetic includes giving them this?

A

Sugar

44
Q

While waiting for EMS to arrive a patient was exposed to dry lime. The patient’s arms
are covered with the lime and he complains of intense pain. What should you do?

A

You should have the patient remove their clothing and brush off the dry lime.

45
Q

This may occur with heat stroke but not heat exhaustion.

A

A body temperature as high as 106°F or 41°C.

46
Q

A sign is something that you can…

A

observe in a patient.

47
Q

A construction worker is struck and has a large contusion and swelling at the injury
site, what should you suspect?

A

An underlying fracture.

48
Q

The purpose of the jaw thrust maneuver is to?

A

Open a patient’s airway who has a suspected neck fracture.

49
Q

What are the characteristics of a 3rd degree burn?

A

fluid loss, infection, disfigurement, and muscle and nerve damage.

50
Q

The tearing away of an entire body part is?

A

Amputation.

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