General Patient Management

Question 1

What hospital is medical control for all pediatric patients?

Answer 1

Children’s National Medical Center (H02)

Question 2

In cases of lightening strikes, what process should be used?

Answer 2

Reverse triage process, those in cardiac arrest should be treated first

Question 3

What does AVPU used for and mean?

Answer 3

Assessing a Pt’s mental status

1. A - Alert
2. V- Responsive to verbal stimulus
3. P - Responsive to painful stimulus
4. U - Unresponsive

Question 4

When assessing the air way, what should be done if cervical trauma is suspected?

Answer 4

Manually stabilize the spine.

Question 5

What shall “sucking wounds” be sealed with?

Answer 5

Occlusive dressing

Question 6

What shall “flail segments” be splinted with?

Answer 6

Heavy Bulky Dressing

Question 7

If a Pt has been intubated with a King Airway or Endotracheal Tube, what should also be applied?

Answer 7

A cervical collar with the intent of stabilizing the head and neck

Question 8

What does the mnemonic “DCAPBTLSIC” stand for?

Answer 8

D-Deformities, C-Contusions, A-Abrasions,P-Penetrations/Punctures, B-Burns, T-Tenderness, L-Lacerations, S-Swelling/Edema, I-Instability, C-Crepitus

Question 9

What does the mnemonic “OPQRST-I” stand for?

Answer 9

O-Onset, P-Provocation/Palliative, Q-Quality, R-Region/Radiation/Referral, S-Severity, T-Timing, I-Interventions

Question 10

What does the mnemonic “SAMPLE” stand for?

Answer 10

S-Signs/Symptoms, A-Allergies, M-Medication, P-Past Medical History, L-Last Oral Intake, E-Events leading up to injury or illness

Question 11

How often should vital signs be monitored?

Answer 11

Every 5 minutes for critical patients, every 15 minutes for all other patients

Question 12

For children 1-10 years old, how can you determine the lower limit of an acceptable blood pressure reading?

Answer 12

Minimal Systolic BP = 70 + (2 x age in years)

Question 13

Where should major trauma and burn patients 15 years of age or older should be transported to?

Answer 13

A trauma or burn center capable of handling adult patients

Question 14

Where should patients with isolated eye trauma be transported to?

Answer 14

Howard University Hospital

Question 15

Where should Adult Sexual Assault Patients with minor or no trauma be transported to?

Answer 15

Washington Hospital Center (H13)

Question 16

Where should Patients with LVAD’s be transported to?

Answer 16

Washington Hospital Center (H13)

Question 17

If cervical spine trauma is indicated, what will be used to open the airway?

Answer 17

Modified Jaw Thrust

Question 18

What are Adult, Child and Infant suctioning time limits?

Answer 18

Adult - 15 seconds
Child - 10 seconds
Infant - 6 seconds

Question 19

What are artificial ventilation rates for Adults, Children and Infants using BVMs?

Answer 19

Adult - 1 breath every 6-8 seconds
Child - 1 breath every 3-5 seconds
Infants - 1 breath every 3-5 seconds

Question 20

When administering supplemental O2, what SPO2 rate must be maintained?

Answer 20

greater than 94%

Question 21

What hospitals are STEMI/ROSC

Answer 21

1. Howard (H-5)
2. GW (H-8)
3. Washington Hospital Center (H-13)

Question 22

What hospitals are STROKE centers?

Answer 22

1. Howard (H-5)
2. Georgetown (H-7)
3. GW (H-8)
4. Providence (H-10)
5. Sibley (H-12)
6. Washington Hospital Center (H-13)

Question 23

What hospital has hyperbaric capabilities?

Answer 23

George Washington University Hospital (H-8)

Question 24

What hospital is the Adult Sexual Assault Center?

Answer 24

Washington Hospital Center

Question 25

What hospitals handle eye trauma?

Answer 25

1. Medstar (H-4)
2. Howard (H-5)
3. George Washington (H-8)

Question 26

What hospital is the LVAD center?

Answer 26

Washington Hospital Center (H-13)

Question 27

What hospitals handle adult psychiatric patients?

Answer 27

1. United Medical Center (H-1)
2. George Washington (H-8)
3. Providence (H-10)
4. Washington Hospital Center (H-13)

Question 28

What hospitals handle pediatric psychiatric patients?

Answer 28

1. Children’s National Medical Center (H-2)

2. Psychiatric Institute of Washington (H-6)