Medical Knowledge

Question 0

What is the normal respiratory rate for adults?

Answer 0

12-20 bpm

Question 1

What does MIST stand for?

Answer 1

M - mechanism of injury
I - injury
S - signs and symptoms
T - treatment

Question 2

What is the normal temperature for a human being?

Answer 2

36.1 - 37.2

Question 3

What is the temperature for a casualty to be experiencing hyperthermia?

Answer 3

37.2 - 40.0

Question 4

What is the temperature for a casualty to be experiencing hypothermia?

Answer 4

35.0 and below

Question 5

What is the temperature for a casualty to be experiencing hyperpyrexia?

Answer 5

40.0+

Question 6

What is the normal pulse rate?

Answer 6

60 - 100

Question 7

What is hypertension and what is hypotension?

Answer 7

Hypertension is high blood pressure and

Hypotension is low blood pressure

Question 8

What is the pressure for systolic and diastolic?

Answer 8

Systolic - 100-130 mm hg

Diastolic - 65-85 mm hg

Question 9

Gain IV access when?

Answer 9

Fluid resuscitation for hemorrhagic shock or significant risk of shock- GSW to torso
Or
Casualty needs medications but cannot take them, unable to swallow, vomiting, shock, decreased state of consciousness .