EMT- Finale Test Review

Splint for clavicle fractures

Sling and Swathe

Splint for closed shaft femur fractures

Hare and Sager traction splints

Splint for ulna/radius fractures

Sam splint

Position for transporting abdominal pain patients

Left lateral recumbent with knees flexed

Steps to call a hospital on the radio

Identify yourself, wait for dispatch, provide basic information, detailed report, be concise, repeat, update if needed.

Who needs to be reported to law enforcement

Children/Elders facing abuse & neglect, domestic violence, and death.

Who is the Incident Commander in an MCI

Responsible for overall command and control, IAP development, coordination with sectors, and communication with EOCs or hospitals.

Basic function of a Triage Officer

To categorize patients based on the severity of their condition.

Define 'unified command'

Multiple agencies work under the same command with representatives from each agency.

Types of consent

Expressed, informed, implied, and parental consent.

Define expressed consent

Verbally informed consent from the patient.

How to correct mistakes on a written PCR

Put a line through the wrong statement and initial it.

First trimester of labor (0-13 weeks)

Early development, organ formation, early symptoms, possible spontaneous abortions.

Second trimester of labor (14-26 weeks)

Growth and movement of the baby, organ maturation, visible changes in the mother.

Third trimester of labor (27-40 weeks)

Final development, positioning of the baby, preparation for birth.

Complications of applying splints

Extreme pain, loss of PMS.

Definition of child abuse

Intentional physical harm to a person.

Definition of child neglect

Failure to provide necessities for a person under care.

All patients with respiratory distress should receive

Oxygen during the primary assessment.

Medication contained in an inhaler

Albuterol, which acts as a bronchodilator.

Size of the tank in a first-in bag

Class D, 2,000 psi.

Proper response to prolapsed cord during delivery

Gently stick your hand in the vagina to keep the baby breathing.

BEFAST acronym

Balance, Eyes, Facial droop, Arm drift, Slurred speech, Last time seen normal.

What causes a patient to vomit blood

Gastrointestinal bleeding.

Function of the small intestine

Site of digestion and absorption of nutrients, keeping toxins away.

Importance of the brain stem

Controls breathing, heartbeat, blood pressure, and swallowing.

Indications for removing a helmet

When it is blocking access to the airway.

Define 'delirium'

Altered state of mind where a person cannot hold a conversation.

Signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning

Weakness, dizziness, nausea, headache, altered level of consciousness.

Treatment for carbon monoxide poisoning

Move patient away from area and provide high flow oxygen.

What is peritonitis

Inflammation of the peritoneal cavity.

What does a window punch do

Breaks a car window for patient access during extrication.

Definition of inadequate breathing

Breathing insufficient to support bodily functions.

Signs of heat exhaustion vs heat stroke

Heat exhaustion involves compensatory sweating; heat stroke shows extreme body temperature without sweating.

Difference between visceral and somatic

Visceral relates to internal organs; somatic relates to muscles, skin, and bones.

What is an absent seizure also known as

Petit mal seizure.

Normal respiratory rate for an adult

12-20 breaths per minute.

Normal tidal volume for an adult

500 mL.

What does a pocket mask do

Allows for one-person BVM ventilation.

Signs of a UTI in a woman

Frequent urination, burning sensation, cloudy urine, lower abdominal pain.

How to manage a multi-system trauma patient

Assess A, then B, then C; vitals last.