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EMT FISDAP FINAL EXAM-with 100% verified solutions-2024-2025 what do you do for labored, contstriction, or lack of tidal volume assist ventilations with BVM What do you do for acid in eyes irrigate, if contacts take them out Signs and Symptoms of tension pneumothorax progressive shortness of breath increased altered level of consciousness neck vein distention tracheal deviation What organ could be affected by trauma to the upper right quadrant Liver flail chest is charcterized and defined by paradoxical motion 2 or more ribs broken in two or more places subcutaneous emphysema what is it and how to treat A characteristic crackling sensation felt on palpation of the skin, caused by the presence of air in soft tissues. treat by positive pressure ventilations Daughter is power of attourney and wants father to recieve care, father is AxO x4 and does not want care Respect patient wishes because he is concious without altered mental status Open fracture and bleeding PPE gloves, mask, goggles What EMS statistic is needed to reduce speed limit in given area Fatalities and injuries that have happened on that stretch of road Triage color green ambulatory, yellow delayed red immediate black dead/ expectant you are treating a 300 pound male who cannot walk what should you do call for assistance triage in the cold zone Pedatric/ infant breath rate 18-30 Cardiac arrest in children is caused most likely by hypoxia, resp distress or failure Croup is characterized by hoarseness, "barking" cough, inspiratory stridor and varying degrees of respiratory distress resulting from swelling in or obstruction in the region near the larynx. Steps to treating bleeding first direct pressure then tourniquet is direct pressure does not stop the bleeding Signs and symptoms of meningitis fever, rash, stiff neck, altered mental status specifcally in infants: Swelling of fontanelles Apgar scale appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration when treating allergy primary concern is AIRWAY when to start chest compression on newborn pluse under 60 ruptured spleen in child bleeding and pain right upper quadrant Liver, Right Kidney, Colon, Pancreas, Gallbladder left upper quadrant liver, spleen, left kidney, stomach, colon, pancreas left lower quadrant Part of descending colon Sigmoid colon Left ovary and tube Left ureter Left spermatic cord right lower quadrant cecum, appendix, right ovary and tube, right ureter, right spermatic cord Signs and symptoms of epiglottitis Sudden onset, high fever "Hot-potato" voice Dysphagia, drooling No cough Prefers to sit upright, lean forward (tripod position) Appears toxic and stridulous when babies head appears out of vaginal canal check for nuhical cord place baby where until umbillical cord is done pulsating at the height of the vaginal canal transport pregnant women in what position and why left lateral recumbant to take pressure of the heart and vena cava questions for pregnant mom how many weeks along are you how far apart are contractions Signs of imminent delivery Crowning, Urge to bear down or go to the bathroom, "It's Coming", and Contractions of increased frequency & intensity. preclampsia abnormal condition associated with pregnancy marked by high blood pressure proteinuria, and edema. -death may occur with prolonged exposure -prevention by ensuring proper ventilation when using fuel-burning devices -gas-burning devices should be inspected annually -flues and chimneys should be unobstructed -carbon monoxide detectors should be installed and inspected regularly NPA indications concious with gag reflex Suction Catheter for oropharynx yonker tip/ ridgid tip spontaneous pneumothorax increaed heart rate, hypoxia, chest pain Tension pneumothorax S/S JVD, diminished/absent lung sounds, tracheal deviation towards unaffected side, poor BVM compliance pneumonia swollen avoli, crackles, fever, warm dry and flushed, transport and give oxygen chronic bronchitis lungs constantly inflamed, barrel chest systolic pressure Blood pressure in the arteries during contraction of the ventricles. diastolic pressure Blood pressure that remains between heart contractions. Contraindications of nitroglycerin (Contraindications:) Cerebral hemorrhage, sexual enhancement drugs, hypotension-systolic blood pressure < 100. important stroke question to ask when was the last time they were seen normal pulmonary edema s/s Severe dyspnea and air hunger Cough productive of frothy, blood tinged sputum Tachypnea and tachycardia Cold, clammy skin Cyanosis Extreme apprehension Confusion, stupor caused by left sided heart failure transport shock patient in supine agonal respirations treatment BVM Heart Failure S/S Shortness of breath, fatigue, and weakness, weilling in the legs, feet abdomen. Reapid or irregular heartbeat with S3 or S4 heart sounds, persistent cough or wheezing, and weight gain from fluid etention. Treatment: balance of medication, devices, and lifestule changes to heald the heart contract normally. TIA mimic stroke, symptoms go away in 24 hours CVA ruptured artery in brain hemmorragic shock Ischemic stroke symptoms facial droop, weak, slurred speech, time cardiogenic shock post MI, irregular pulse, low BP, thready pulse rate fast, pale, cool, clammy BVM if respirations are under 12 or over 20 (not exact) and do not have good lung sounds, under 8 ventilate wheezing High pitched sound heard in the lungs with asthmatics or lung disease lower airway Rhonchi Rattling noise of mucous in the lungs, upper airway crackles (rales) abnormal, discontinuous, adventitious lung sounds heard on inspiration lower airway stridor upper airway, indicated foreign object if ventilations are not going in what should you do resposition Nasal Canula flow rate 1-6 BVM flow rate 15-25 NRB flow rate 10-15 LPM Nebulizer flow rate 6-8 lpm if patient collaspes with airway obstruction check for pulse, start w chest compressions what to ask when approaching chocking vicitm Are you chocking? Tell them to cough, when no air is entering the lungs start back blows and chest thrust threat patient w humidified oxygen if swollen throat, croupy cough, assessory muscle use, or stridor, not if anaphylatic when patient is having trouble breathing, to get their history ask yes or no questions landing zone 100 by 100 ft when to request additional assitance too many for your team to handle, requested before even exiting ambulance Quaility improvement for EMS critiquing what went well and what could be improved upon, internal and external review Rapid extraction can be necessary even if CSPine is indicated BSi PPE for profuse bleeding Gloves, eye protection, mask Notify law enforcement when hospice death doesn't add up to natural causes USing TC extracation when needing to remove piece of car from patient Minor on scene transporting parent take them in ambulance with you or call law enforcement to transport them Using power grip hand go 10 inches apart When driving proceed through intersections like no one can hear the sirens when correcting an error on document line through it and initial triage where in cold zone community relations example offer BP check to whole community WHn patient is unoconcious and unrepsonsive first always check pulse and start CPR black and tarry stool upper GI bleed Lower GI bleed bright red stool When to remove a penetrating object? 1. Obstructs airway 2. Impedes CPR usually just stablilize 3 year old is drooling and oesn't want to eat? what does he most liekly have? epiglottitis Signs of respiratory distress in children grunting, intercostal retractions, nasal flaring You arrive on scene and CPR is in progress what shuld you do apply AED AED Shockable Rhythms V-tach and V-fib what to do for gurgling respirtations suction pumonary edema Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the interstitial spaces of the lungs. Blood backs up into pulmonary circulation because left ventricle can't pump it forward (Can occur acutely, such as with MI Or can occur as an exacerbation of chronic HF) Emphysema A serious disease that destroys lung tissue and causes breathing difficulties. pink and skinny check pulse of hypothemic oatient for at least 30 seconds signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure -Cough (frequent, productive, hemoptysis) -Progressive dyspnea with exertion -Orthopnea -Pitting edema of legs and feet or generalized edema of face, hands, or sacral area -Heart palpitations -Progressive fatigue or syncope with exertion -Moist rales in lower lobes, indicating pulmonary edema What does nitroglycerin do 1. Vasodilator, opening up vessels to increase blood supply to the heart 2. Smooth muscle relaxant what position to place nitro patient in