Part 8

Question 1

What is Flail Chest?

Answer 1

Defined as 2 or more ribs broken in 2 or more places

Associated with pulmonary contusion and paradoxical movement of flail segment.

Question 2

How should a flail segment be stabilized?

Answer 2

With tape and bulky dressings or a sandbag on the chest

Placement of a sandbag is rarely done.

Question 3

What is Hyphema?

Answer 3

Blood in the anterior chamber of the eye

Question 4

What are the components of Leforte I fracture?

Answer 4

Horizontal across the maxilla, maxilla and maxillary teeth are moveable

Question 5

What characterizes a Leforte II fracture?

Answer 5

Bridge of nose and around the mouth, usually from a downward blow to the nose

Question 6

What is the main purpose of fluid resuscitation in trauma?

Answer 6

To bring up blood pressure (B/P), not vasopressors

Question 7

What is the crystalloid fluid replacement ratio?

Answer 7

1:3 (blood loss to crystalloid fluid)

Question 8

What type of colloid is Hextend?

Answer 8

6% Hetastarch in Lactated Ringers (LR)

Question 9

What is the universal donor type for red blood cells?

Answer 9

Type O negative

Question 10

What does Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) lack?

Answer 10

Platelets

Question 11

What is Cryoprecipitate used to treat?

Answer 11

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy (DIC), Hemophilia, von Willebrand’s Disease

Question 12

What is the normal range for pH in arterial blood gas (ABG)?

Answer 12

7.35 - 7.45

Question 13

What does the Oxygen Dissociation Curve describe?

Answer 13

How blood carries and releases oxygen

Question 14

What are the symptoms of a Hemolytic Reaction?

Answer 14

Palpitations, abdominal/back pain, syncope, ‘sense of doom’

Question 15

What is the treatment for an Anaphylactic reaction during a transfusion?

Answer 15

Epinephrine, Steroids, Benadryl

Question 16

What does the mnemonic ‘CADET, face Right!’ refer to?

Answer 16

Factors that shift the Oxygen Dissociation Curve right: CO2, Acid, 2,3-DPG, Exercise and Temperature

Question 17

What is the formula for calculating ETT diameter in children?

Answer 17

(16 + Age) / 4

Question 18

What is the normal blood pressure for a child based on age?

Answer 18

90 + (2 x Age)

Question 19

What are the signs of hypocalcemia?

Answer 19

Positive Chovstek’s and Trousseau’s signs

Question 20

What is the pediatric age range for an infant?

Answer 20

29 days to one year

Question 21

What is the treatment for Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)?

Answer 21

IV Fluids and insulin

Question 22

What is the primary treatment for Hyperkalemia?

Answer 22

Albuterol, Bicarb, Insulin, Dextrose, Lasix, Kayexalate, Calcium Gluconate

Question 23

How is the maximum fluid resuscitation bolus calculated for a toddler?

Answer 23

20cc/kg

Question 24

What is the antidote for Cyanide poisoning?

Answer 24

Amyl Nitrite, Sodium Nitrite, Sodium Thiosulfate

Question 25

What is the normal range for HCO3 in a Chem 7 (BMP)?

Answer 25

22 – 26

Question 26

What is the role of calcium gluconate in transfusions?

Answer 26

To treat hypocalcemia

Question 27

What does 'TRALI' stand for?

Answer 27

Transfusion Related Acute Lung Injury

Question 28

What are the symptoms of TRALI?

Answer 28

Dyspnea, tachycardia, fever, cyanosis

Question 29

True or False: Type AB positive is the universal donor for plasma.

Answer 29

True

Question 30

Fill in the blank: The average circulating blood volume in an adult is ______.

Answer 30

5L (75ml/kg)

Question 31

What is the maximum age range for a neonate?

Answer 31

Birth to 28 days

Question 32

What is the treatment for Hyperosmolar Non-Ketotic Hyperglycemia (HHNK)?

Answer 32

IV Fluids and insulin

Question 33

When should you start your recertification process?

Answer 33

3-6 months prior to certification expiration.

Question 34

What should you avoid when logging CME?

Answer 34

Faking your records.

Question 35

What types of education are not acceptable for CEUs?

Answer 35

BLS, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, PEPP, etc.

Question 36

What is the responsibility of the individual regarding their education?

Answer 36

To remain educated and relevant to their mission.

Question 37

How many contact hours must FP-C's accumulate for certification renewal?

Answer 37

100 Contact Hours.

Question 38

What is the minimum number of contact hours that must be in the CLINICAL category?

Answer 38

75 contact hours.

Question 39

What is the maximum number of contact hours that can be in the OTHER category?

Answer 39

25 contact hours.

Question 40

What should you do with your CEU records?

Answer 40

Keep good track and write them down on the log.

Question 41

Who can provide classes related to CEUs?

Answer 41

Training/Medical Officers.

Question 42

What is required to submit for CE Renewal?

Answer 42

Verification log, copies of CE documents, and required fees.

Question 43

Fill in the blank: FP-C's seeking certification renewal must accumulate _______ within the four-year period prior to certification expiration.

Answer 43

100 Contact Hours.

Question 44

True or False: CE guidelines should be referred to for more information.

Answer 44

True.

Question 45

What is the mailing address for BCCTPC?

Answer 45

4835 Riveredge Cove, Snellville, GA 30039.

Question 46

What is the contact number for BCCTPC?

Answer 46

(770) 978-4400.

Question 47

Where can more information about BCCTPC be found?

Answer 47

www.bcctpc.org.

Question 48

What should be done with the CE Verification Log?

Answer 48

Print or type all information legibly.