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41 Cards in this Set
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CHEM |
Check blood sugar |
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ECG |
Electrocardio graph EKG • 3 lead • 12 lead ~ more information - each wire is a lead Stickers = electrodes |
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BS |
Blood sugar •Normal range for a human is 60-100 •hypoglycemia- low blood sugar •hyperglycemia- high blood sugar |
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HR |
Heart Rate •pulse •beats per minute |
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SVT |
Supraventricular Tachycardia •super elevated heart (pulse) rate Symptoms; pale, profuse sweating |
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Respiratory rate |
12-20 |
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AC |
Antecupidal vein Ⓡ -right ac Ⓛ -left ac |
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Battle signs |
•Late sign of a potential head injury that occurs 24-48 hours after injury is sustained - bruising behind the ears |
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D-25 |
Dextrose •Dosage for children |
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D-50 |
Dextrose •dosage for adults |
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PPE |
Personal Protective Equipment Ex. gloves, mask, trauma gown |
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Viral Infection |
You can only treat the symptoms OTC medicine |
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BSI |
Body Substance Isolation |
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The AAMA was organized what year? |
1956 |
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What is a key concept of the Hippocratic oath? |
Do no harm |
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AAMA |
American Association of Medical Assistants |
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5 R's |
•right patient •right drugs •right dose •right route •right date - Check & balance system |
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Pediatrist |
Ankle and foot doctor |
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Bradycardia |
Low pulse rate |
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Tachycardia |
High pulse rate |
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NEB Tx |
Nebulizer Treatment -peace pipe Medications for respiratory distress •Albuterol •Proventol 6 LPM |
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OOS |
Out of service |
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PASS |
•Pull •Aim •Squeeze •Sweep -how to fire a fire extinguisher |
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What type of muscle is the heart made up of ? |
Myocardium |
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Bacterial Infection |
Antibiotics |
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Hematoma |
Bruise •contusion Hema=blood |
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Glucometer |
Blood sugar test |
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AMT |
American Medical Technologist |
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Risk Management |
1. Identify the problem 2. Come up with a solution 3. Choose the best solution 4. Implement (choose) the best solution 5. Re-evaluate |
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AMS |
Altered Mental Status • Patient could have a potential head injury, could be diabetic, psych patient, drugs, or alcohol. -heat stroke or dehydration |
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DOA |
Dead on arrival |
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Vital Signs |
• Blood pressure = 120/80 • Respiration = 60-100 • Temperature = 98.6℉ • Pulse Ox (oximetry) = 95/99%
For Adults |
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Pulse Range |
60-100 |
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ECRN |
Emergency Communication Registered Nurse
• 40 hour course • take the paramedic protocol test (SOP) |
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Phlebotomy |
Drawing of blood |
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CBC |
Check blood count |
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PADS |
Public Aid of Deliver Shelter •provides home for undomicidles |
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Adenocard/Adenocine |
•designed to cut the vagal nerve (low heart rate) • 6mg/ 12 mg •rapid iv push ⓡ/ⓛ AC • 20cc fluid boweless
-6 pack followed by a 12 pack |
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Medical Control |
When the paramedic and/or EMR's (emergency medical responder) contact the emergency room |
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EAP |
Employee Assistance Program
•designed and set-up to help the employee with counseling related services if needed |
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Atropine |
Designed to increase the heart rate |
