Special Emergencies

Question 1

In a non-fatal drowning, determine the _______________ time.

Answer 1

submersion

Question 2

__________________ can mimic several medical conditions including hypoxia, hypoglycemia, stroke or intracranial bleeding.

Answer 2

Excited Delerium

Question 3

A previously combative patient who becomes _______ should raise a red flag.

Answer 3

quiet

Question 4

For a combative patient, document the following in the patient care report:

Answer 4

Patient behavior necessitating placement of restraints

type of restraint used

status of circulation distal to restraints every 5 minutes

Question 5

Ketamine and Midazolam should only be administered to Patient at least ________ years of age.

Answer 5

13

Question 6

If administering IM Ketamine, IM volumes greater than 2 mL should be administered in the _____________ or ___________.

Answer 6

thigh

buttocks

Question 7

If ice water cooling has been initiated by health care professionals or athletic trainers, consider allowing continued treatment for up to an additional _____________ after arrival.

Answer 7

10 minutes

Question 8

The hypothermic heart is irritable; _________________ may result in ventricular arrhythmias.

Answer 8

excessive movement

Question 9

SpO2 readings may be falsely high in the presence of ___________________.

Answer 9

Carbon Monoxide

Question 10

____________ is the most common source of cyanide poisoning.

Answer 10

Smoke Inhalation

Question 11

In LVAD Patients, a ___________ will not be palpable.

Answer 11

pulse

Question 12

In LVAD Patients, a ___________________ may not be obtainable.

Answer 12

Manual blood pressure

Question 13

in LVAD Patients, the normal MAP is greater than ____ and less than _____.

Answer 13

60

90

Question 14

________________ may not be accurate due to the continuous flow nature of the LVAD.

Answer 14

Pulse Oximetry