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USAF - EMT Refresher Course Questions
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What does the 2015 AHA guidelines recommend against when cooling patients?
:-- 2015 AHA guidelines recommend against routine out of hospital cooling of patients
with ROSC. Commonly this is done through rapid infusion of cold IV fluids which has
demonstrated to have adverse reactions.
Intentional reduction of core body temperature is accomplished by placing cold packs to which
part of the body?
:-- Axilla, groin, and neck.
SpO2 must be maintained no greater than what percent?
:-- 94%
Excessive ventilation can cause
:-- Reduced cardiac output and decreased cerebral blood flow
CPR must be continued until what signs of life are observed?
:-- A pulse after an organized rhythm, breathing, and movement.
In patients with VAD, what precautions you should take?
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:-- Verify that chest compressions are indicated with pt's specific device. Ask family
member/caregiver, and view the VAD ID number and consult VAD coordinator.
What are the 3 components for good perfusion?
:-- Pump rate, adequate volume of blood, and appropriately sized blood vessels.
Why does tissue damage may occur when high O2 concentration is given to ACS and stroke
patients?
:-- Oxygen releases free radicals, which are by-products of metabolism and toxic to
neighboring cells or tissues.
Components of cardiac output
:-- Stroke volume X heart rate.
Who needs to deliver assisted artificial ventilations to pts who exhibit deterioration in mental
status due to hypoxia and hypercarbia/hypercapnia?
:-- EMS provider
What is artherosclerosis?
:-- Plaque that is formed inside the walls of arteries or plaque build-up.
What should you assess in the patient's VAD insertion site?
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Elscores: Aug. 27, 24- 2024/2025
USAF - EMT Refresher Course Questions
and Answers
What does the 2015 AHA guidelines recommend against when cooling patients?
:-- 2015 AHA guidelines recommend against routine out of hospital cooling of patients
with ROSC. Commonly this is done through rapid infusion of cold IV fluids which has
demonstrated to have adverse reactions.
Intentional reduction of core body temperature is accomplished by placing cold packs to which
part of the body?
:-- Axilla, groin, and neck.
SpO2 must be maintained no greater than what percent?
:-- 94%
Excessive ventilation can cause
:-- Reduced cardiac output and decreased cerebral blood flow
CPR must be continued until what signs of life are observed?
:-- A pulse after an organized rhythm, breathing, and movement.
In patients with VAD, what precautions you should take?
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:-- Verify that chest compressions are indicated with pt's specific device. Ask family
member/caregiver, and view the VAD ID number and consult VAD coordinator.
What are the 3 components for good perfusion?
:-- Pump rate, adequate volume of blood, and appropriately sized blood vessels.
Why does tissue damage may occur when high O2 concentration is given to ACS and stroke
patients?
:-- Oxygen releases free radicals, which are by-products of metabolism and toxic to
neighboring cells or tissues.
Components of cardiac output
:-- Stroke volume X heart rate.
Who needs to deliver assisted artificial ventilations to pts who exhibit deterioration in mental
status due to hypoxia and hypercarbia/hypercapnia?
:-- EMS provider
What is artherosclerosis?
:-- Plaque that is formed inside the walls of arteries or plaque build-up.
What should you assess in the patient's VAD insertion site?
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