NOCP

Question 1

Discuss START, and triage principals

Answer 1

Classification, prioritization and rapid treatment of the critically injured.
START:
-Yell for walking wounded to go to designated area
-Assess for respirations: >30=immediate, <30=delayed, 0=reposition, Yes=immediate, No=dead
-Control life threatening bleed, Radial pulse present=delayed, not present=immediate
-Obeys commands=delayed, does not obey=immediate

Question 2

How do allergens affect people

Answer 2

Allergens cause the body to produce anti-bodies to attack the allergen, and bind to cells to create a chemical mediated reaction that produces symptoms

Question 3

Describe the difference between a primary survey in adults vs children

Answer 3

In adults a primary survey consists of an ABC evaluation and an RBS. In children a primary survey consists of the PAT. In younger children an RBS should be performed from toes up to build trust

Question 4

Describe the differences between a medical and trauma primary assessment

Answer 4

Trauma primary assessments focus on finding injuries and controlling life-threatening bleeding.
Medical primary assessments focus on finding clues to the presenting medical condition-but is primarily a verbal assessment

Question 5

List specific primary assessments for neonates

Answer 5

Term? Tone? Breathing?

Question 6

What are acceptable pressures in the pulmonary artery?

Answer 6

8-20mmHG

Question 7

What is a normal central venous pressure

Answer 7

8-12mmHg

Question 8

What are the tank constants for D, E, M, H tanks

Answer 8

0.16, 0.28, 1.56, 3.14