Midterm Flashcards
Is writing complete patient reports apart of the quality improvement process?
Yes
Is the mouth proximal to the nose?
No
To check the distal pulse of a patient with an injury to the forearm, the EMT would check for a pulse in which location?
Wrist
What is the principle organ of the renal system?
Kidney
What are some reasons for the disruption of respiratory control?
Stroke, infection, brain trauma, toxins and drugs, and neurological disorders
What is the sound of the soft tissue of the upper airway creating impendence or partial obstruction to the flow of air?
snoring
What is a good way of determining adequate tidal volume?
Slight chest rise
What is the first step in the reassessment process?
Primary assessment
What does the P in OPQRST stand for?
Provocation
What does distention refer to when describing the abdomen?
Larger than normal
A cracking or crunching sensation that is felt when air escapes from its normal passageways and is trapped under the skin is called what?
Subcutaneous emphysema
Can a seatbelt be a cause of unsuspecting injury?
Yes
The epinephrine autoinjector is given via the what route?
Parenteral
What describes the sublingual route of medication administration
Medication is placed under the tongue
When you hear wheezes while auscultating your patient’s breath sounds, what is the most likely cause?
Lower air passages in the lungs are narrowed
