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32 Cards in this Set
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What is the definition of a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI)?
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Any time the demands of one or several patients exceed the ability of the caregivers to adequately treat for any reason.
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What are the different classifications of triage?
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-Immediate (Red)
-Delayed (Yellow) -Minor (Green) Expectant (Black) |
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In regards to triage, which category is assigned to patients whose injuries require immediate life sustaining measures?
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Immediate (Red)
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In regards to triage, which category is assigned to patients whose definitive treatment can be delayed without jeopardy to life or loss of limb?
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Delayed (Yellow)
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In regards to triage, which category is assigned to patients with injuries requiring minor professional treatment (“Walking wounded”)?
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Minor (Green)
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In regards to triage, which category is assigned to patients who are dead or hopelessly wounded?
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Expectant (black)
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What are the 5 Steps of the Primary Survey?
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-A; Airway and C-Spine Control
-B; Breathing -C; Circulation and Hemorrhage Control -D; Disability (Mini- Neuro Exam) -E; Expose & Examine |
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What are the procedures for extricating a PT?
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-Place patient on board/stretcher
-Secure patient to board -Transport oHead first going up oFeet first going down |
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When transporting a PT on a spine board, where is the PT’s EAB hooked up for receipt of air?
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Plugged into person at the head (buddy connection
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How often should hydrostatic testing of O2 Cylinders be accomplished?
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Every 5 years
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What are the different types of airways that can be placed on PT’s?
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-OROPHARYNGEAL
-NASOPHARYNGEAL -ENDOTRACHEAL -NASOTRACHEAL |
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Oropharyngeal airways should be placed in PT’s who are in what condition?
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-Unconscious
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Can nasopharyngeal airways be placed in conscious PT?
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yes
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When is it contraindicated to place a nasopharyngeal airway in a PT?
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Severe nasal Fx
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How do you measure a nasopharyngeal for placement?
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-From the patient's nostril to the earlobe or the angle of the jaw
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Suctioning should never be administered for more than how many seconds?
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-15 seconds
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What is the appropriate way to ensure ET Tube placement?
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-Auscultate the lungs
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When is it appropriate for a cricothrotomy to be performed?
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-SEVERE LARYNGEAL EDEMA
-FACIAL TRAUMA -UPPER LARYNGEAL TRAUMA -UPPER AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION BY A FOREIGN BODY THAT CANNOT BE EXTRACTED |
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What are the different landmarks that must be indentified when performing a cricothyrotomy?
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-Cricoid cartilage
-Thyroid cartilage |
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What are the complications of performing a cricothyrotomy?
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ASS BAT”
-ASPIRATION -SUBCUTANEOUS AND/OR MEDIASTINAL EMPHYSEMA -SEVERING THE THYROID ARTERY -BLEEDING INTO THE AIRWAY -ASPHYXIA -THYROID PERFORATION |
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What are some indications for placing an NG Tube in a PT?
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-Emptying of gastric contents
-Ileus or mechanical obstruction -Post-Surgical gastric decompression -Lavage -Gavage -Prevent gastric dilation and aspiration |
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What is the appropriate way to insert an IV?
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-Apply distal traction to the vein
-Insert needle bevel-up -The initial angle of entry should be approximately 15-30 degrees |
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How often should IV’s and IV dressings be changed?
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-Dressing every 24 hours
-IV every 72 hours |
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What are the S/SX of a tension pneumothorax?
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-JVD
-Tracheal Deviation -Absent lung sound -SOB -Dyspnea |
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Where should a needle thoracenthesis be placed?
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-Mid clavicular, 2nd intercostal space
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Which part of the body should never be shaven when doing sutures?
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-Eyebrows
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What is the appropriate temperature for storing a body (dead) in the chill box?
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-36 to 40 degrees
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What do you tell the patient to do when you are placing an NG tube?
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- seated with head tilted slightly forward
- Sip water and swallow while the tube is being passed down the esophagus. |
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What are the complications when placing an IV?
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Local Complications
-Hematoma formation -cellulitis -infiltration -phlebitis Systemic Complications -Sepsis -Pulmonary thromboembolism -air embolism -catheter-fragment embolism |
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Why would you do a cricothyrotomyy?
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-Maxillofacial truama
-FBO -Oropharyngeal edema |
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What is the anatomical location for placement of a chest tube?
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between the 4th and 5th rib
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What does MAIDS stand for?
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- Man in charge
- Assistance needed - Injuries - Damage - Status |
