Progress Assessment Questions Flashcards
List 3 indications for nasogastric intubation.
Abdomen injuries Pre and post abdomen operations Suspected intestinal blockage Suspected peritonitis Post intubation for stomach decompression
List two complications associated with bladder catheterisation.
Entry into ureter
Infection
Damage to urethra
List 3 complications associated with nasogastric intubation.
Insertion into trachea/lung Coiling if tube Inter cranial damage due to basal skull fracture Vomiting Facial trauma
Complete CSCATTT.
Command and control Safety Communication Assessment Triage Treatment Transport
The ways RTCs cause injury.
vehicle hits something
Head hits windshield
Organs hit inside of chest/ribs
Passengers hit passengers
List adult sizes of NPAs.
6,7,8,9
Give 4 causes of respiratory arrest.
Airway blockage
Trauma
Cardiac arrest
Tension pneumothorax
3 types of asthma
Mild
Severe
Life threatening
What are the two shockable rhythms.
Ventricular fibrillation
Pulse less ventricular tachycardia
What are the two non shockable rhythms
Pulseless electrical activity
Asystole
What are the 8 reversible causes of cardiac arrest?
Hypothermia Hypovolemia Hyperthermia Hypo/hyperkalemia Tension pneumothorax Tamponade Thromboembolic and mechanical obstruction Toxic and therapeutic overdose
What are the 3 categories of chemical agent?
Persistent
Semi persistent
Non persistent
List the late signs of nerve agent poisoning
Headaches
Increased saliva and drooling
Dizziness
Excessive sweating
What are the indications of a bladder catherterisation.
Unable to pass urine due to spinal injury
Abdominal or pelvis injuries
Monitoring of fluid balance
What is the definition of urinary catheterisation?
Passing of a urethral catheter into the bladder by the urethra or suprapubic route for diagnostics
What are the two contra indications of bladder catheterisation
Major pelvis fractures
Urethral bleeding
What are the complications of bladder catheterisation
Damage to the urethera
Local UTI
Ureter insertion
What is the normal breathing rate for an adult, child, infant.
Adult 10-20
Child 24
Infant 40-60
List two danger signs of nerve agent poisoning.
Nausea
Involuntary defication and urination
Muscle spasms
Stoppage of breathing
What are the three drugs in a combopen
Atropine
Diazepam
Praladoxine
What are the two causes of pneumothorax
Blunt trauma
Penetrating wound
Where do you perform a needle decompression
Mid clavicular 2nd intercostal space above the rib
What are the two types of haemothorax
Simple
Massive
What is the definition of a flail segment
Two or more ribs broken in two or more places adjacent to each other
What is the definition of anaphylaxis
An acute allergic reaction which could be lie threatening
What is the boundary for tachycardia
Over 100 bpm
Name the 5 types of shock
Neurogenic shock Cardiogenic shock Septic shock Hypovolemic shock Anaphylaxtic shock
What are the 4 main constitutes of blood
Platelets
Plasma
Red blood cells
White blood cells
What are the 3 layers of the heart
Myocardium
Endocardium
Pericardium
What casualties can’t have O2
Patients with COPD
