"On the Test"

Question 1

Name two major protocols that require the approval of a physician advisor

Answer 1

shoulder reductions

the use of epinephrine

Question 2

How often should vitals be reassessed for a stable patient?

Answer 2

15min

Question 3

How often should vitals be reassessed for an unstable patient?

Answer 3

5min

Question 4

What is the first step when using an AED?

Answer 4

turn it on

Question 5

What should you do after the AED delievers a shock?

Answer 5

immediately restart compressions

Question 6

About how much blood loss will cause hypovolemic shock?

Answer 6

1 liter or more

Question 7

State the rule of nines

Answer 7

9 for head and neck
9 for each arm
18 for front torso
18 for back torso
18 for each leg
1 for genitals

Question 8

Focused Spine Assessment

Answer 8

Must be: Warm, A&Ox3, no distracing injuries, not intoxicated
Assess CSM
Palpate & inspect spine
pain below 7
touch chin to chest
rotate head left and right 45
bend forward and back 45
twist from center of spine 45

Question 9

What is the weight cutoff for the adult dose of epi?

Answer 9

66 lbs

Question 10

What is the adult dose of epi?

Answer 10

.3mg

Question 11

What is the child dose of epi?

Answer 11

.15mg

Question 12

What is the lower cutoff for the child epi pen?

Answer 12

33 lbs

Question 13

What is the adult dose of diphenhydramine for anaphylaxis?

Answer 13

25-50mg every 4-6 hrs

Question 14

What is the adult daily limit of diphenhydramine?

Answer 14

400mg

Question 15

What is the major side effect of Lithium? (and Wellbutrin)

Answer 15

sensitive to heat and exercise due to toxic levels of lithium (also heat stroke)

Question 16

What is the key S/S differentiating mild/moderate and severe dehydration (and hyponatremia)?

Answer 16

vomiting

Question 17

What is the key S/S differentiating mild/moderate and severe hypothermia?

Answer 17

shivering stops

Question 18

What should be done with all bite wounds to prevent any swelling from cutting of circulation?

Answer 18

remove jewelry

Question 19

What is a key S/S of a black widow bite?

Answer 19

muscle spasms originating from the bite mark and moving towards the belly and lower back that can last for days, can last for days

Question 20

What are the big three allergens that can cause anaphylactic shock?

Answer 20

bees
peanuts
shellfish