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1
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Abandonent

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Ending care of a patient without that patients consent or without ensuring that someone with equal or greater training will continue that care

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Confidentiality

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Protecting a patients privacy by not revealing any personal info you learn about the patient except to law enforcement personnel or more advanced medical care

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Consent

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Permission to provide care given by a patient to a responder

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Critical incident stress management

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Techniques or interventions designed to help an individual cope with psychological stress

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Duty to act

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A legal responsibility of some individuals to provide a reasonable standard of emergency care may be required by case law statute or job description

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Emergency medical responder

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Responders who has successfully completed a recognized training program in the care and transportation of a patient

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Emergency medical services

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A network of community resources and medical personnel that provides emergency care to patients who are injured or suddenly ill

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First responder

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A person trained in emergency care who may be called on to provide such care as a routine part of his job often the first train professional to respond to emergencies

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Good Samaritan laws

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Laws that protect people who willingly give emergency care while acting in good faith without Negligence and with the scope of their training

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Interpersonal communication

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The process of speaking and listening to other people at an emergency scene can be verbal or nonverbal

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Medical control

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The process that allows a position to direct care given to a patient by prehospital professionals

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Medical terminology

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Terms used to describe medically related concepts such as parts of the body locations of those parts or medical conditions uses common language to clarify meaning including parts of words such as prefixes and suffixes that have their own meaning for example Endo meaning within or cardio meaning pertaining to the heart

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Negligence

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The failure to provide the level of care a person of similar training would provide thereby causing injury or damage to another

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Refusal of care

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The declining of care by a competent patient

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Standard of care

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The minimal standards and quality of care expected of an emergency care provider

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16
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List six signs and symptoms of critical incident stress

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Confusion 
lowered attention span
 poor concentration 
denial 
guilt 
depression 
anger 
change and interactions with others 
increased or decreased eating 
unusual behaviour
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Emergency move

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Moving a patient before completing care done only in certain necessary circumstances

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Hazardous materials

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Substances that are harmful or toxic to the body can be liquid solid or gas

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List three situations in which you might park in the road way to block traffic

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To protect a patient
to protect any responders
to warn oncoming traffic

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List the five key elements a responder should pay attention to when approaching an emergency scene

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Location of Emergency 
extent of Emergency 
Aparent dangers
 aparent number of patients
 behaviour of patients 
bystanders at the scene
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Fire scene percausions

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Check the doors before opening them stay close to the floor avoid using elevators

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Crime scene precautions

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Ensure the scene is safe avoid touching anything unless it hinders care document everything

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Traffice scene

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DPut up reflectors flares or lights well back from the scene for visibility

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Hazardous material scene

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Look for play cards on transportation vehicles clue such as spilled substances we can containers or usual odors

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Multiple patient injured scene

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Get directions from the incident commander triage appropriately

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Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (aids)

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A condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

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Airborne transmission

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The transmission of a disease by inhaling infected droplets of become airborne when infected person coughs or sneezes

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Bacteria

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One celled microorganisms that may cause infections

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Blood-borne pathogen’s

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Bacteria and viruses present in human blood and body fluids that can cause diseases in humans

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Community associated MRSA

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Methicillin resistant That occurs in groups of people who have not recently been hospitalized or have not recently had a medical procedure

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Direct contact transmission

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The transmission of a disease by touching it an infected person’s body fluids

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Hepatitis

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A viral infection of the liver

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Herpes

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A viral infection that causes irruption’s of the skin and mucous membranes

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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

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The virus that destroys the body’s ability to fight infection the resultant state is referred to as aids

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Immune system

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The bodies group of responses for fighting disease

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Immunization

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A specific substance containing weekend or killed pathogens that introduced into the body to build resistance to specific infection

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Indirect contact transmission

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The transmission of a disease by touching a contaminated objects

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Infection

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A condition caused by Disease producing micro organisms also called pathogens or germs in the body

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Infectious disease

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Disease capable of being transmitted from people objects animals or insects

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Influenza

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Respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses and transmitted from person to person via large virus droplets from coughing or sneezing

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Meningitis

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And inflammation of the brain or spinal cord caused by a viral or bacterial infection

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Pathogen

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I disease causing agent also called a micro organism or germ

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Severe acute respiratory syndrome

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A viral respiratory illness

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Tuberculosis

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A respiratory disease caused by a bacterium

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Vectorborne transmission

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The transmission of a disease by an animal or insect bite through exposure to blood or other body fluids

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Virus

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A disease causing agents or pathogen that requires another organism to live and reproduce

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Four conditions that must be present for an infection to be transmitted to someone

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Pathogen present
Enough of the pathogen
Person is susceptible
Route of entry

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48
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List five precautions you can take to prevent disease transmission

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Ppe

Personal hygiene

Engineering and work practice
controls

Equipment cleaning and disinfecting

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Explsure control plan

3 elements

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Exposure determination

Identification of who will receive training, Protective equipment, and vaccination

Procedures for evaluating details of an exposure incodent

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Body systems

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A group of organs and other structures working together to carry out specific functions

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Cell

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The basic unit of all living tissue

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Circulatory system

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A group of organs and other structures that carry oxygen rich blood and other nutrients throughout the body and remove waste

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Digestive system

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A group of organs and other structures that digest food and eliminate wastes

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Endocrine system

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A group of organs and other structures that regulate and coordinate the activities of the other systems by producing chemicals that influence the activity of tissues

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Genitourinary system

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A group of organs and other structures that eliminate waste and enable reproduction

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Integumentary system

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A group organs and other structures that protect the body retain fluids and help prevent infection

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Musculoskeletal system

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A group of tissues and other structures that support the body protect internal organs 
allow movement 
store minerals 
manufacture blood cells 
create heat
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Nervous system

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A group of organs and other structures that regulate all body functions

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Organ

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A collection of similar tissues acting together to perform specific body functions

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Respiratory system

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A group of organs and other structures that bring air into the body and remove wastes through a process called breathing or respiration

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Tissue

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A collection of similar cells acting together to perform specific body functions

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Vital organs

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Organs whose functions ar essential to life including brain heart and lungs

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Respiratory

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Airway lungs

Supplies the body with oxygen through breathing

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Musculoskeletal

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Bones muscles joints ligaments tendons

Provides structure to body protects internal organs allows movement produce heat manufactures blood components

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Nervous

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Brain spinal cord nerves

Regulates the body transmits messages to and from the brain

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Digestive

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Mouth esophagus stomach intestines

Breaks down food and eliminates waste

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Integumentary

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Skin hair nails

Helps prevent infection assists with temperature regulation assists in production of vitamins

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Cranial body cavity

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Houses brain

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Spinal cavity

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Houses spinal cord

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Thoracic cavity

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Houses Heart lungs

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Abdominal cavity

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Houses liver pancreas intestines stomach kidneys spleen

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Pelvic cavity

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Houses bladder
rectum
reproductive organs

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73
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Proximal

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Towards head

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Distal

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Towards the feet

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75
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Pulmonary artery

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Right big tube on top of heart

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Aorta

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Big tube on top of heart middle one

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77
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Inferior vena cava

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Left big blue vein goes into femurs

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78
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Anaphylaxis affects which body systems

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Respiratory

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79
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Which 1 body systems dies epinephrine affect

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Nervous system

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80
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The epiglottis prevents liquids and solids from entering

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Esophagus

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81
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Where do arteries carry blood

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From heart to the rest if the body

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82
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Main function of integumentary system

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Protection

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83
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Anterior

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Front

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Posterior

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Back

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85
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3 parts of the secondary survey

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Interviews
Vital signs
Head to toe

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7 pieces of info you must tell dispatch for further help

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Location
Phone Number
Name
What happened
Number of patients
Condition of patients
Care being given
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Five conditions you would need to obtain more advanced medical care to transport patient

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Unconscious or decreased level of consciousness 
difficulty breathing
 no breathing 
No pulse or signs of circulation 
severe breathing 
persistent pain or pressure and chest or abdomen 
vomiting or passing blood 
suspected poisoning
 head and neck injuries 
broken bones
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Assessment process

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Scene survey
Primary survey->circulation check
Oxygen administration 
Rapid body survey
Transport decision
Secondary survey
Secondary transport decision
Ongoing survey
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APGAR

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Activity
Pulse
Grimace
Appearance
Respiration
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AEIOU

TIPS

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Why am I a patient have altered level of consciousness

Alcohol
Epilepsy
Insulin
Overdose
Uremia

Trauma
Infection
Psychiatric/poison
Stroke (cardiovascular)

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CLAPS
TICS
DCAP
BLS
DOTS
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During secondary survey

Contusions
Lacerations
Abrasions
Puncture/penetrations
Swelling/subcutaneous emphysema

Tenderness
Instability
Crepitus
Swelling/subcutaneous emphysema

Deformities
Contusions
Abrasions
Puncture/penetrations

Burns
Lacerations
Swelling

Deformities
Open wounds
Tenderness
Swelling

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Two types of air obstruction

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Mechanical

anatomical

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93
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Acute pulmonary Edema

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Fluid buildup in the lungs

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Aspiration

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Taking blood vomit saliva or other foreign material into the lungs

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Bronchitis

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Disease causing excessive mucus secretions and inflammatory changes to the bronchi

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD

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A disease characterized by a loss of lung function

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Cyanosis

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A Blueish colouration of the skin and mucous membranes due to the presence of the auction needed blood in the vessels near the skin surface

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Emphysema

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A disease in which the alveoli lose their elasticity becomes distended with trapped air and stop working

Carbon dioxide/oxygen exchange is not effective

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Pneumonia

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A group of illness characterized by lung infection and fluid or pus filled alveoli resulting in an adequate oxygen in the blood

100
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Pulmonary embolism

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Advocate of a pulmonary artery by a clot or other foreign material

101
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Signs and symptoms of breathing emergency

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Unusual breathing gasping wheezing noisy breathing skin is moist skin is flushed skin is pale skin is asked or blueish shortness of breath restlessness and anxiety dizziness or lightheadedness chest pain tingling in hands and feet use of accessory muscles to breathe tripod positioning

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When is it appropriate to stop rescue breathing

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The patient begins to breathe you need to start CPR another train responder takes over advanced medical care is now in place you arw too exhausted to continue the scene becomes unsafe

103
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0-3 minutes w/o breathing

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Breathing stops
Hear will soon stop beating
Clinical death

104
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4-6mins w/o breathing

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Brain damage possible

105
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6-10mins w/o breathing

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Brain damage likely

106
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10+ minutes w/o breathing

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Irreversible Brain damage certain biological death

107
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Hypoxia

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A decrease in oxygen in the blood

108
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Safety precaution yes that should be followed when administering oxygen

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Do not operate around an open flame or spark or in close proximity to an AED do not stand oxygen cylinder operate unless secured do not use grease oil or petroleum products to lubricate the regulator

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Angina

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Chest pain or pressure resulting when the heart needs more oxygen rich blood then it’s getting pain or pressure usually last less than 10 minutes

110
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Cardiovascular disease

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A disease of the heart and blood vessels commonly known as heart disease

111
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Cholesterol

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A fatty substance made by the body and found in certain foods

112
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Congestive heart failure CHF

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A condition in which the heart loses its pumping ability causing fluid buildup in the body results in heart failure

113
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Coronary arteries

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Blood vessels that support the heart muscle with oxygen rich blood

114
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Dysrhythmia

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A disturbance in the conduction of electrical impulses within the heart

115
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Myocardial infarction

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A sudden illness involving the death of heart muscle tissue when it does not receive enough oxygen rich blood a.k.a. heart attack

116
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Nitroglycerine

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A medication often prescribed to people diagnosed with angina

117
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Stroke

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A disruption of blood flow to the part of the brain that causes permanent damage also called a cerebrovascular accident

118
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Transient ischemic attack

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A temporary disruption of blood flow to the brain sometimes called a mini stroke or TIA

119
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Three test you can perform if stroke is suspected

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Smile
have them speak
have them raise arms

120
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Asystole

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The absence of electrical activity in the heart

121
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Ventricle fibrillation

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A life-threatening dysrhythmia in which the heart muscle quivers rather than pumping blood

122
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Ventricle tachycardia

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A life-threatening dysrhythmia in which the heart muscle contracts to quickly to adequately pump blood to the body

123
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Adult CPR 
hand position
compression 
breathing 
cycle compression 
rate
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2 hands
At least 2inches
Until chest starts to rise usually 1s
30 compressions 2 breathes
At least 100 per min (with no breaths)
124
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Child cpr

hand position
compression 
breathing 
cycle compression 
rate
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One or 2 hands
At least 2inch or 1/3-1/2 of chest
Until chest starts to rise usually 1s
15 compressions 2 breathes
At least 100 per min (no breaths)
125
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Baby

hand position
compression 
breathing 
cycle compression 
rate
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2 fingers
At least 1.5inch
Slowly until chest starts to rise~1s
15 compressions 2 breathes
At least 100
126
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What does ventricular fibrillation look like on a ECG

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And fast crazy lines

127
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What does ventricular tachycardia look like on an ECG

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Big mountains and a lot of them no small squiggly lines

128
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What does asystole look like on an ECG

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Flatline

129
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Arteries

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Large vessels that carry oxygen rich blood from the heart to all the parts of the body

130
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Capillaries

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Tiny blood vessel’s in linking arteries and veins that transfer oxygen and other nutrients from the blood to our body cells and remove waste products

131
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Hemorrhage

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loss of large amount of blood in a short time

132
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Veins

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Blood vessels carry oxygen-poor blood from all parts of the body to the heart

133
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List the components of blood

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Plasma
white blood cells
red blood cells
platelets

134
Q

List the three major functions of blood

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Transporting oxygen nutrients and waste
protecting against disease
helping to maintain constant body temperature

135
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List the signs and symptoms of severe internal bleeding

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Discolouration of the skin soft tissues that are tender swollen or for anxiety or restlessness rapid and weak pulse rapid breathing cool or moist skin pale or blueish skin nausea vomiting excessive thirst decreased level of consciousness drop in blood pressure

136
Q

List five Things you can do to care for shock

A

Assess in care for ABCs care for specific conditions help the patient rest comfortably help maintain normal body temp provide ongoing survey and care control external bleeding administer oxygen avoid giving the patient anything to eat or drink obtain more advanced medical care

137
Q

Neurogenic shock

A

Failure of the nervous system to control the size of blood vessels causing them to dilate

138
Q

Septic shock

A

Poisoning caused by severe infections that cause blood vessels to dilate

139
Q

Cardiogenic shock

A

Failure of the heart to affectively pump blood to all parts of the body

140
Q

Hypovolaemic shock

A

Severe lack of blood and fluid in the body dehydration

141
Q

Respiratory shock

A

Failure of the lungs to transfer sufficient oxygen to into bloodstream

142
Q

List at least six symptoms of shock

A

Restlessness irritability pale skin cool skin my skin rapid breathing wrap it and weak pulse changes in level of consciousness nausea changes in blood pressure

143
Q

What are the four main types of open wounds

A

Abrasion
laceration
avulsions
punctures

144
Q

What percentage of the adult body burned is the:

head 
Each arm
Trunk
Groin
Each leg
A 
Head 9
Each arm 9
Trunk 18
Groin 1
Each leg 18
145
Q

What percentage of the child body burned is the:

head
Each arm
Trunk
Each leg

A

Head 18
Each arm 9
Trunk 18
Each leg 14

146
Q

What are four things you can do to an amputated limb to increase chances of success with reattachment

A

Wrap the hand in sterile gauze

place to hand in a plastic bag

keep the ham cool

send the hand with the person to the hospital

147
Q

Shock is life-threatening because

A

Vital organs are not getting adequate oxygen rich blood

148
Q

Mycardial contusion

A

A bruise to the heart

149
Q

Bone

A

Dence hard tissue that forms the Skelton

150
Q

Distal circulation

A

Blood flow below the site of an injury

151
Q

Ligament

A

A fibre his band that holds bones together at the joint

152
Q

Osteoporosis

A

A disease characterized by low bone mass and bone tissue deterioration

153
Q

Skeletal muscles

A

Muscles that attached to bones

154
Q

Sprain

A

The excessive stretching and tearing of ligaments and other soft tissue structures at the joint

155
Q

Strain

A

The excessive stretching and tearing of muscles and tendons

156
Q

Tendon

A

A fibrous band that attaches muscle to bone

157
Q

Traction

A

A pulling force applied to a body part to care for specific Muscuskeletal injuries

158
Q

Five common signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal injuries

A 
Pain 
swelling 
deformity
 discolouration of the skin
 in ability to use the affected part normally
159
Q

List five common signs and symptoms indicating a serious muscoskeletal injury

A

Significant deformity’s

moderate or severe swelling and discolouration

in ability to move or use effective body part

bone fragments protruding from the wound

patient feels bones grading or felt or heard a snap or pop at the time of injury

loss of circulation or feeling in an extremity

cause of the injury suggest it may be severe

patient feels affected joints giving away

160
Q

For general care steps for Musculoskeletal injuries

A

Rest immobilize cold elevate

161
Q

What are the four general types of splints

A

Soft rigid anatomical traction

162
Q

Spinal column

A

The series of vertebrae extending from the base of the skull to the tip of the tail bone

163
Q

Spinal cord

A

A bundle of nerves extending from the base of the skull to the lower back protected by the spinal column

164
Q

Vertebrae

A

The 33 bones of the spinal column

165
Q

Name the 12 steps in order for immobilizing someone on a long backwards

A 
Manual in-line stabilization
 apply cervical collar
 logroll the patient on her side 
check the back for injury 
position the backboard behind the patient logroll the patient onto the board 
ensure the patient is in the correct position on the board 
secure the chest to the board 
secure the hips to the board 
secure the sides to the board
 secure the legs to the board 
mobilize the head to the board

note May apply collar after patient is on board but strapping shouldn’t be done until colour is applied

166
Q

List eight signs and symptoms that indicate someone may have head or spinal injury

A

Changes in level of consciousness severe pain or pressure in the head neck or back swelling tingling or loss of sensation in extremities partial or complete loss of movement of anybody part unusual bomb so depressions on the head neck or back blood or other bodily fluids draining from ears nose mouth or open wounds profuse external bleeding of the head neck or back irregular breathing open wounds to scalp seizures set an impaired breathing or vision but usually are illegal people size nausea or vomiting persistent headache loss of balance incontinence specific Changes in blood pressure and pulse raccoon eyes battle signs

167
Q

List the five spinal regions

A

Cervical thoracic lumbar sacrum coccyx

168
Q

Abdominal aortic aneurism

A

A rupturing of the abdominal aorta

169
Q

Flail chest

A

An injury involving fractured ribs that do not move normally with the rest of the chest during breathing

170
Q

Haemothorax

A

A condition in which blood enters the plural space as a result of a blunt or penetrating trauma

171
Q

Occlusive dressing

A

Addressing or bandage that seals a win and protects it from the air

172
Q

Pneumothorax

A

A condition in which air enters the plural space usually as a result of a blender penetrating trauma

173
Q

Sucking chest Wound

A

A type of penetrating chest injury in which a sucking sound is heard with each breath a person takes due to air freely passing in and out of the chest cavity

174
Q

Tension pneumothorax

A

The continual flow of air into the plural space which cannot escape

175
Q

Signs and symptoms of chest injuries

A

Blueish skin flushed skin pain at the injury site that increases with deep breathing or movement coughing up blood difficulty breathing obvious deformity

176
Q

Abdominal and or pelvic injuries Signs and symptoms

A

Tenderness in the abdomen thirst protruding organs nausea and vomiting weakness bruising

177
Q

Gastroenteritis

A

A condition often resulting from an infection of the Gastrointestinal tract

178
Q

Peptic ulcer

A

Small erosion in the gastrointestinal tract caused by the destruction of gastric or intestinal lining by HYdro chloric acid

179
Q

Peritonitis

A

And inflammation of the peritoneum

180
Q

Status epilepticus

A

An epileptic seizure that lasted longer than five minutes without any sort of slowing down

181
Q

Six situations in which more medical advanced care should be obtained when dealing with a seizure

A

Seizure last more than five minutes patient has repeated seizures patient appears to be injured you were uncertain about the cause of the seizure patient is pregnant patient is known to have diabetes patient is a baby or a child Cesar takes place in water patient feels to regain consciousness after the seizure

182
Q

Absorbed poison

A

A poison that enters the body through the skin or mucous membranes

183
Q

Depressants

A

Substances that affect the central nervous system to slow physical and mental activity

184
Q

Designer drug

A

A potent an illegal street drug formed from a Medicinal substance Who is chemical composure and has been modified

185
Q

Hallucinogens

A

Substances that affect mood sensation that emotion and self awareness alter perceptions of time and space and produce delusions

186
Q

Narcotics

A

Powerful depressant substances used to relieve anxiety and pain

187
Q

Stimulants

A

Substances that affect the central nervous system to speed up physical and mental activity

188
Q

Frostbite

A

A serious condition in which body tissues freeze most commonly in the fingers toes and ears and nose

189
Q

Heat exhaustion

A

A form of shock often resulting from strenuous work or exercise in a hot environment

190
Q

Heat stroke

A

A life-threatening condition that develops with the bodies cooling mechanisms are overwhelmed and body systems begin to fail

191
Q

Hypothermia

A

A life-threatening condition in which the body is warming mechanisms failed to maintain normal body temperature in the entire body cools

192
Q

Normal body temperature

A

37°C

193
Q

Temperature of heat cramps

A

Usually 37°C

194
Q

Temperature of heat exhaustion

A

37°C to 38°C

195
Q

Heat stroke temperature

A

Up to 41°C

196
Q

Mild hypothermia temperature

A

36°C

197
Q

Moderate hypothermia temperature

A

30 to 34°C

198
Q

Severe hypo thermae a temperature

A

Below 30°C

199
Q

Heat stroke signs and symptoms

A

High body temperature red hot dry skin progressive loss of consciousness rapid weak pulse rapid shallow breathing

200
Q

Heat exhaustion signs and symptoms

A

Normal or slightly raised body temperature cool moist pale skin headache nausea dizziness and weakness exhaustion

201
Q

Heat cramp signs and symptoms

A

Normal body temperature severe muscle contractions usually in the legs and abdomen moist skin

202
Q

What are the five basic guidelines to follow when assessing the child

A

Observe the child before touching him

communicate clearly with the parent or guardian and child

remain calm

keep the child with loved ones if possible

gain trust through your actions

203
Q

Six stages of grief

A 
Bargaining 
anxiety 
acceptance 
denial 
guilt 
anger
204
Q

Difference between children and adults muscoskeletal system

A

Children more flexible and softer bones

Adults weeker bones and joints

205
Q

Difference in children and adults integumentary system

A

Children have thinner skin

Adults have thinner and more fragile skin

206
Q

Difference and children and adults respiratory system

A

Children have reduced airway size smaller trachea faster respiratory rate nose breathers abDominal muscles used to breath

207
Q

Difference and children and adults nervous system

A

Children have thinner softer brain tissue

Adult brain tissue shrinks decreased memory pain perception and balance altered mental status and depression common slow reaction time

208
Q

Abruptio Placente

A

A partial or complete detachment I’m normally in planted plus Centre at more than 20 weeks gestation

209
Q

Placenta previa

A

A condition in which the placenta is attached in the lower uterus

210
Q

Four stages of labour

A

Preparation
delivery of the baby
delivery of the placenta
stabilization

211
Q

What are the two priorities of care for a newborn baby

A

Ensuring babies areas open and clear and keeping baby warm

212
Q

Body mechanics

A

Using the body to gain mechanical advantage in the safest and most efficient way

213
Q

What does choking mean in reaching and moving patients

A

Placing items such as wood blocks against the wheels of a vehicle to help stabilize the vehicle

214
Q

What are the five basic principles of body mechanics used to reduce the risk of injury

A

Use your legs to lift not your back keep the other close to you keep your body aligned reduce the height or distance you need to move and object keep your back rist and knees in normal alignment

215
Q

What are the three general situations in which you may need to move someone before providing care

A

Immediate danger gaining access to other patients providing proper care

216
Q

What are the five points to consider before deciding if you can move someone quickly and safely

A

Dangerous conditions at the scene size of the patient for physical ability whether others can help you the patient’s condition

217
Q

START system

A

A simple system used at the scene of multiple casualty incident to quickly session prior ties care according to three conditions breathing circulation in level of consciousness

218
Q

Primary responsibilities

A

Ensure your own safety
Ensure safety for any bystanders
Gain access to the patient
Determine any threats to patiens life
Request more advanced medical care as needed
Provide the necessary care for the patient
Assist more advanced medical personnel

219
Q

Preceptorship

A

The relation between and experienced responder and a new responder

220
Q

4 reasons for documentation

A

Medical
Legal
Administrative
Research

221
Q

Preparing for the emergency response

A 
Equipment 
Plan of action
Communications
Training
Psychological preparation
222
Q

Acetylsalicylic acid drug profile

A

Review

223
Q

Nitroglycerin drug profile

A

Review

224
Q

Nitrous oxide drug profile

A

Review

225
Q

Narcan drug profile

A

Review

226
Q

Salbutamol drug profile

A

Review

227
Q

Atrovent drug provide

A

Review

228
Q

Medial vs lateral

A

Medial is towards midline of body

Lateral is away from midline of body

229
Q 
Where are 
Liver
Galbladder
Stomach
Apendix
A

Liver and gallbladder and apendix right side

Pancreas spleen Stomach left side

230
Q

What does epiglottis look like

A

Opening and closing to throat

231
Q

Where is larnyx

A

Throat

232
Q

Atria

A

Top part of hear

233
Q

Ventricles

A

Bottom part of heart

234
Q

Hypoxia

A

Lack of oxygen

235
Q

Abrasion

A

Skin scraped away “road rash”

236
Q

Laceration

A

Cut

237
Q

Avulsion

A

A portion of the skin and other soft tissue was partially or completely torn away

238
Q

Puncture

A

Skin is pierced with a pointed object

239
Q

Types of seizures

A

Generalized
Absence
Febrile
Status Epilepticus

240
Q

Four phases of generalized seizures

A

aura phase
Tonic phase
Clonic phase
PostictAl phase

241
Q

Glucagon drug profile

A

Review

242
Q

Glucose drug profile

A

Review

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