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List the Six Parts of a neurological exam?
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Mental Status, Coordination, Motor (Strenght), Cranial Nerves, Sensory, Deep Tendon Reflex (DTR)
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What Items do you test for in Coordination (6)?
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Normal walk, Heel-to-toe, Romberg, Finger to nose, heel shin slide, rapid movement.
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List the twelve crainial nerves?
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Olfactory, optic, oculomotor, Trochlear, Trigeminal, abducens, facial, acoustic, glossopharyngeal, vagu, spinal accessory, hypoglossal.
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Extremity Strength is rated on what scale?
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0 - Paralysis-No motion possible.
1-Profound Weakness-flicker or trace of muscle contraction. 2-Sever Weakness-Able to contract muscle but can't move joint against gravity. 3-Moderate Weakness-Able to overcome the force of gravity but not the resistance of the examiner. 4-Mild Weakness-Able to resist slight force of the examiner. 5-Normal-Equal strenght bilaterally and able to resist examiner. |
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What is the medical term for the nerve endings running along the trunk?
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Dernatomes
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Whne is type I symptoms not diagnosed as thpe 1 DCS and why?
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Cutis Marmolada (marbling of the skin) because it's usuallyis a precurser to more serous symptoms.
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List the 3 Categories of type II DCS?
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Nuerological, Cardiopulmunary (Chokes), Inner Ear (Staggers)
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What is suffecient hydration for a TT-5 or 6?
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1 to 2 liters of water, juice, or non-carbonated drink per treatment.
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What is the rule of thumb for IV consideraions?
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Stuporous or unconscious patients should always be given IV fluids. Patients with type II symptoms or AGE should be considered.
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What is the normal drip rate for an IV?
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75 to 100cc/hr
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Urine output should be what?
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0.5cc/kg/hr
a good indicator is clear colorless urine. |
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List symptomes of hypoxia?
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Loss or judgement, lack of concentration, lack of muscle control, inability to perform delicate or skill requiring task, drowsiness, weakness, agrivation, euphoria and loss of conciousness.
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How do you treat Mediastinal emphysema?
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100 % O2 and possible decompression to 5-10 feet with DMO approval.
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List the signs of a Phuemothorax?
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sudden, sharp pain to the chast, gaurding, shortness of breath, labored breathing, increased heart rate, weak pulse.
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What are the phases of CNS O2 Convulsion?
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Tonic-rigidity
Clonic-thrashing and jerking Postictal-calming down |
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How long after removal of O2 can a patient still be susceptible to CNS Tox?
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2-3 min
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What does the primary med kit contain?
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contains diagnostic and therapeutic equipment that is available immediately when required i.e. flashlight, stethosocope sphygmomanometer, reflex hammer, tuning fork, swab sticks, tongue depressors, thermometer. pulse oximerter, gloves.
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what does the secondary med kit contain?
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contains equipment and medicine that does not need to be available immediately, but can be locked in as needed
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Tenders on a TT 5,6,6A, 1A, 2A, or 3 should wait how long before no "D" diving/ D diving.
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18 hrs for no D
24 hrs for D |
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Tenders on a TT 4,7, and 8 should wait how long before diving?
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48 hrs
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Patients treated on a TT 5 should remain at the chamber for how long?
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2 hrs
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Patients treated for type II DCS or require a TT 6 for type I symptoms and had complete relief should remain at the chamber facility for?
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6hrs
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Patients should remain within ___min travel of a chamber facility for __ hrs and should be accompanied.
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60 min for 24hrs
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Only the ___ can release a patient.
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DMO
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After treatment inside tenders should remain in the vacinity of the chamber for __ hr/s. if on a TT 4,7,or 8 they should also remain within __ min of a chamber for __ hrs.
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1hr / 60min / 24hrs
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Tenders treating on a TT 5,6,6A,1A, 2A, or 3 shouldn't fly for __hr/s
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72 hrs
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Tenders treating on a TT 4,7,and 8 shouldn't fly for how many hours?
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72 hrs
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patients with complete relief shouldn't fly for __ hr/s but if they have residual symptoms they must wait __
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72 hrs
they must wait for DMO Approval |
