Emergency Medical Responder Exam Questions With Verified Solutions

Emergency Medical Responder Exam Questions With Verified Solutions What are the 6 R's 3 C's and an E - ANS 6 R's Right patient Right Medication Right time Right dose Right route at the right site Right Documentation 3 C's and an E Colour Clarity Concentration Expiry date Clearing the Airway - ANS Adult 15 secs at a time Child 10 seconds at a time Infant 5 seconds at a time Normal Breathing Rates - ANS Adult 10 to 20 (puberty and up) Child 15 to 30 (1 to the onset of puberty) Infant 25 to 50 (0-1) Neonate 30-60 (24 hours old) NOTE: if not taking an accurate count the breathing rate can be described as Regular Irregular Rapid (Tachypnea) Slow (Bradypnea) Not breathing: Apneac Breathing Quality (Depth) Shallow Deep Laboured Gasping Inadequate Breathing Rates - ANS Adult under 8 b/min, over 28 b/min (important for ACP) Child under 10 b/min Infant under 20 b/min neonate under 30 b/min ATTEMPT TO VENTILATE! Artificial Ventilation - ANS Adult 1 every 5 seconds (24 for 2 min cycle) Child 1 every 3 seconds (40 for 2 min cycle) Infant 1 every 3 seconds (40 for 2 min cycle) Neonate 1 every 1-1.5 seconds ACP: if doing CPR while patient is intubated ventilation rate become 1 breath every 6-8 seconds (all age groups). Oxygen Mask (Concentration & LPM) - ANS Supplemental Masks (Demand Masks): Nasal Cannula (low flow): Concentration of 24-44% = 2-6 LPM Simple Face Mask (post seizure or after faint): Concentration of 35-50% = 6-10 LPM Non Rebreather (high flow): Concentration of 60-90% = 10-15 LPM