Skills

Question 1

Describe how you would confirm that an LMA is placed correctly

Answer 1

a

Question 2

Provide 6 examples of how to avoid sub optimal pad placement and promote good skin contact when placing defibrillation pads on a patient

Answer 2

a

Question 3

Describe the process for removing an LMA from a patient

Answer 3

a

Question 4

Describe the process for placing an LMA in a patient

Answer 4

a

Question 5

List 6 complications associated with the use of an LMA

Answer 5

a

Question 6

Describe the process for placing an OPA in a patient

Answer 6

a

Question 7

Describe the process for removing an OPA from a patient

Answer 7

a

Question 8

Describe the process for placing an NPA in a patient

Answer 8

a

Question 9

Describe the process for removing an NPA from a patient

Answer 9

a

Question 10

Describe the complications associated with OPA use

Answer 10

a

Question 11

Describe the complications associated with NPA use

Answer 11

a

Question 12

Describe the 5 step method for interpreting an ECG

Answer 12

a

Question 13

List the components of the Primary Survey

Answer 13

a

Question 14

What does a pulse oximeter measure

Answer 14

a

Question 15

What methods do you use to assess a patient’s responsiveness?

Answer 15

GCS, questions etc

Question 16

Describe the 3 components of a triple airway manoeuvre

Answer 16

a

Question 17

What is achieved by using simple airway adjuncts?

Answer 17

Remove the tongue out of the way

Question 18

What is physiologically achieved by doing CPR?

Answer 18

a

Question 19

What action would you take if performing CPR and the patient’s chest is hairy and moist?

Answer 19

shave and dry the chest

Question 20

Describe where to place the defibrillator pads on a patient’s chest

Answer 20

a

Question 21

What are 4 major areas of safety concern when defibrillating a patient?

Answer 21

a