Probation 121.12 Flashcards
BLS providers can only assist patient with taking their own prescribed Nitroglycerin provided the patient’s systolic blood pressure is at least?
110
Name (2) “Caution” withhold Nitroglycerin and consult medical control if:
Systolic BP <60, Pediatric, or taken ED meds within 24 hours
In pediatric patients that present with a loud cough that mimics the “bark of a seal”, respiratory distress, grunting, wheezing or stridor on inspiration, you would suspect that patient to have?
CROUP
In general patient care for a patient with chest pains, you should administer_________ PO (chewed or swallowed) if not taken during the previous 24 hours or has a known allergy?
Aspirin 324mg
What would a provider do if a patient presentation is atypical and the protocol treatment may not be in the best interest for the patient or in any situation where the EMS provider is not sure about the best treatment for the patient?
Contact Medical Control
What is the dose of Albuterol given via nebulizer?
2.5mg
A patient with Asthma/COPD that presents with respiratory distress with suspected bronchospasm/wheezing, administer a combination of __________ and __________ via nebulizer, one time only for pre-hospital care.
Albuterol (2.5mg) and Atrovent (500mcg)
How many additional Albuterol 2.5 mg via Nebulizer can a BLS provider administer if the symptoms are still present?
None without contacting Medical Control
If a patient with a medical history of asthma, without significant cardiac history and still presents with respiratory distress and is in extremis you should administer?
EPI 0.3mg IM
If the patient is ≥ 8 years of age with a blood glucose level of ______ and displays signs/symptoms of hypoglycemia, administer oral glucose 24gm PO if the patient is conscious enough to swallow.
If a narcotic (opiate) overdose is suspected administer?
Narcan 2mg IN
If a patient presents with a severe Anaphylactic reaction with associated hypoperfusion and/or respiratory distress, proceed to the following treatment regiment?
Anaphylaxis / EPI
The current hospitals in the District of Columbia identified as designated stroke centers are?
H05 Howard, H07 Georgetown, H08 George Washington, H10 Providence
On what channel on the radio can you contact Poison Control?
Ch. H-11
In general indications for a referral to a burn center apply to patients with basically _____ or _____ degree burns.
2nd Degree >10%
3rd Degree >1%
Consider activation of the _________ for a patient involved in an unusual extrication, prolonged crush injury, or possible field amputation.
Go Team (H-08)
__________ is a limb and life-threatening condition seen when perfusion pressure falls below tissue pressure in a closed anatomical space.
Compartment Syndrome
What is the cut-off age to take a child trauma/medical patient to Children’s National Medical Center (CNMC)?
15 years of age
When does the PDOA protocol not apply to the trauma patient that is pregnant?
20 weeks or greater in gestation
When you need to contact medical control which hospitals are medical control hospitals for patients being transported to them?
Each hospital will serve as its own Medical Control
When you have a pediatric patient and need to contact medical control what hospital would you utilize?
H02 / the hospital you are transporting to
What does AVPU stand for?
Alert, Verbal, Painful, Unconscious
What are the normal vital signs for an adult?
RR 12-20, HR 60-100, Systolic BP 90-140
To inquire about pertinent past medical history you may use the acronym?
SAMPLE: Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medication, Past History, Last oral intake, Events