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31 Cards in this Set
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CPR should be initiated on all patients who are apneic and pulseless unless one of the following five conditions exist: |
(1) Extreme dependent lividity (2) Rigor mortis (3) Tissue decomposition (4) Obvious mortal injury (5) A valid DNR or MOLST is present |
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True or False Terminal illness is not a contraindication to CPR. |
True |
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Cardiac arrests secondary to the following five conditions should be treated as MEDICAL in nature. |
(1) drowning (2) hanging (3) electrocution (4) smoke inhalation (5) cyanide toxicity |
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CPR should be initiated in newborns, infants and children with a heart rate of less than _____ and signs of _____. |
60 inadequate central perfusion |
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CPR is necessary in _____ newborns, infant and children with extremely slow heart rates and poor vital organ perfusion. |
unconscious |
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CPR should be continued until one of the following five conditions occurs: |
(1) ROSC (2) transfer to equal or higher care (3) physician assumes responsibility (4) crew is exhausted and unable (5) a DNR is presented after CPR has been started (stop CPR) |
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Whenever Advanced Airway Management is implemented... |
...the use of continuous end-tidal waveform capnography is mandatory. |
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The use of pulse oximetry in airway management is mandatory for _____ and optional for _____. |
ALS BLS |
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The following six elements shall be utilized to monitor airway: |
(1) Head position (2) Adjuncts PRN (3) Suction PRN (4) ALS PRN (5) Pulse Ox (6) Capnography |
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All patients who are in respiratory arrest must have ventilator assistance unless... |
...MOLST or DNR is presented. |
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Do not use a _____ resuscitator due to the possibility of causing severe, life threatening complications. |
demand valve |
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Adult patients who require supplemental oxygen should receive _____ via _____ set at _____ LPM. |
high concentration oxygen non-rebreather mask 10-15 |
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The NRB reservoir bag must be at least _____ full following inspiration. |
one-third |
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If a mask is not tolerated by the patient, a _____ set at _____ should be used and such use properly documented. |
nasal cannula 6 LPM |
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Patients who are chronically maintained on oxygen and do not require high concentration oxygen shall be administered oxygen... |
...at their prescribed rate of flow. |
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True or False There is no reason to withhold high concentration oxygen when required in adult patients. |
True |
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Assisted ventilations should be done with one of the following two methods: |
(1) Pocket mask (2) BVM and reservoir
(w/ 10-15 LMP O2)
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For pediatric patients, ______ oxygen via NRB is preferred. |
humidified |
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If a mask is not tolerated by a pediatric patient, _____ oxygen is acceptable. |
blow-by |
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Compensated shock in an adult patient is characterized by a systolic BP of _____ and signs of ______. |
above 90 mmHg inadequate perfusion |
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Signs of inadequate perfusion in an adult may include the following five conditions: |
(1) AMS (2) Tachycardia (3) Pallor (4) Diaphoresis (5) Orthostasis |
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Compensated shock in a pediatric patient is characterized by signs of inadequate _____ perfusion. |
peripheral |
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Signs of inadequate peripheral perfusion (compensated shock) in a pediatric patient may include any of the following seven conditions: |
(1) AMS (2) Tachycardia (3) Pallor (4) Cool, cyanotic lower extremities (5) Delayed cap refill (6) Mottling (7) Weak/absent peripheral pulses |
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The definition of shock in a pediatric patient does not depend upon _____. |
blood pressure |
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Decompensated shock in an adult patient is characterized by a systolic BP of _____ and signs of ______. |
below 90mmHg
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Decompensated shock in a pediatric patient is characterized by signs of inadequate _____ perfusion or a systolic BP of _____. |
central (proximal) below 70mmHg+2x age |
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Signs of inadequate central perfusion (decompensated shock) in a child may include the following three conditions: |
(1) AMS (2) Extensive cyanosis of all extremities (3) Weak/impalpable central pulses |
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In the control of bleeding, the following three elements must be considered: |
(1) direct sterile pressure (2) pressure bandage (3) tourniquet |
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True or False CFRs, EMTs and AEMTPs may allow a patient to self-administer the patient's own medication as prescribed by the patient's physician. |
True |
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True or False A basic EMT may transport at patient with a saline lock in place. |
True (as long as no fluids or meds are attached) |
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True or False
High concentration oxygen should always be used in pediatric patients. |
True |