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List the Six Parts of a neurological exam? |
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)? |
Normal walk, Heel-to-toe, Romberg, Finger to nose, heel shin slide, rapid movement. |
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List the twelve crainial nerves? |
Olfactory, optic, oculomotor, Trochlear, Trigeminal, abducens, facial, acoustic, glossopharyngeal, vagu, spinal accessory, hypoglossal. |
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Extremity Strength is rated on what scale? |
0 - Paralysis-No motion possible. |
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What is the medical term for the nerve endings running along the trunk? |
Dernatomes |
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Whne is type I symptoms not diagnosed as thpe 1 DCS and why? |
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? |
Nuerological, Cardiopulmunary (Chokes), Inner Ear (Staggers) |
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What is suffecient hydration for a TT-5 or 6? |
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? |
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? |
75 to 100cc/hr |
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Urine output should be what? |
0.5cc/kg/hr |
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List symptomes of hypoxia? |
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? |
100 % O2 and possible decompression to 5-10 feet with DMO approval. |
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List the signs of a Phuemothorax? |
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? |
Tonic-rigidity |
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How long after removal of O2 can a patient still be susceptible to CNS Tox? |
2-3 min |
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What does the primary med kit contain? |
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? |
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. |
18 hrs for no D |
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Tenders on a TT 4,7, and 8 should wait how long before diving? |
48 hrs |
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Patients treated on a TT 5 should remain at the chamber for how long? |
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? |
6hrs |
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Patients should remain within ___min travel of a chamber facility for __ hrs and should be accompanied. |
60 min for 24hrs |
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Only the ___ can release a patient. |
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. |
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 |
72 hrs |
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Tenders treating on a TT 4,7,and 8 shouldn't fly for how many hours? |
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 __ |
72 hrs |