Westcoast EMT Final Study Guide
6 rights - ANS-Patient
Medication
Dose
Route
Time
Documentation
abrasion - ANS-Loss or damage of the superficial layer of skin as a result of a body part rubbing or
scraping across a rough or hard surface.
abruptio placentae - ANS-premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) - ANS-A heart attack; death of heart muscle following obstruction of
blood flow to it. Acute in this context means "new" or "happening right now."
acute pulmonary edema - ANS-occurs when an excessive amount of fluid collects in the spaces between
the alveoli and capillaries, disturbs normal gas exchange
Acute pulmonary embolism - ANS-blockage that occurs when a blood clot or other particle lodges in a
pulmonary artery
anaphlactic shock - ANS-a sudden violent allergic reaction
Angina - ANS-a condition of episodes of severe chest pain due to inadequate blood flow to the
myocardium
arteriosclerosis - ANS-a disease that causes the arteries to thicken, harden, and calcify
,aspirin (bayer) - ANS-*EMT-administered!
Action: anti-inflammatory/anti-fever agent, prevents platelets from clumping
Indication: mild pain, headache, muscle aches, chest pain of cardiac origin
Contra: recent bleeding, hypersensitivity
Route: PO (by mouth)
Dose: 160 to 325 mg chewable tablets for chest pain
assessing pulse in adult: - ANS-carotid artery (neck)
femoral artery (groin)
radial artery (wrist on thumb side)
brachial artery (inner bicep)
posterior tibial artery (inner ankle)
dorsalis pedis artery (top of foot)
assessing pulse in children: - ANS-in children older than 1, palpate the carotid pulse
assessing pulse in infants: - ANS-brachial pulse as first choice or femoral pulse as second choice
Atherosclerosis - ANS-A disorder in which cholesterol and calcium build up inside the walls of the blood
vessels, forming plaque, which eventually leads to partial or complete blockage of blood flow.
avulsion - ANS-An injury in which soft tissue is torn completely loose or is hanging as a flap.
Baroreceptors - ANS-cell that detect changes in blood pressure
, Beck's triad for cardiac tamponade. - ANS-- distended or engorged jugular veins seen on both sides of
trachea
- narrowing pulse pressure (difference between systolic and diastolic)
- muffled heart sounds
associated sign is decreased mental status
Biot's respirations - ANS-varying depth and rate of breathing, followed by periods of apnea; irregular
Blood loss during delivery of a baby: - ANS-bleeding that exceeds approximately 500mL is considered
excessive.
Bradycardia - ANS-A slow heart rate.
-less than 60 beats/min for adults and children (older than 10)
-less than 60 beats/min for preschoolers and school-aged children (2 years to 10 years)
-less than 100 for infants and toddlers (3 months to 2 years)
-less than 85 for infants (up to 3 months)
cardiac tamponade - ANS-occurs when the protective membrane around the heart (pericardium), the
pericardial sac, fills with blood or fluid, perhaps from a ruptured, torn, or lacerated coronary artery or
vein.
Cardiogenic Hypoperfusion - ANS-otherwise called cardiogenic shock
cardiogenic shock - ANS-Shock caused by inadequate function of the heart, or pump failure.
central nervous system (CNS) - ANS-consists of the brain and spinal cord
6 rights - ANS-Patient
Medication
Dose
Route
Time
Documentation
abrasion - ANS-Loss or damage of the superficial layer of skin as a result of a body part rubbing or
scraping across a rough or hard surface.
abruptio placentae - ANS-premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) - ANS-A heart attack; death of heart muscle following obstruction of
blood flow to it. Acute in this context means "new" or "happening right now."
acute pulmonary edema - ANS-occurs when an excessive amount of fluid collects in the spaces between
the alveoli and capillaries, disturbs normal gas exchange
Acute pulmonary embolism - ANS-blockage that occurs when a blood clot or other particle lodges in a
pulmonary artery
anaphlactic shock - ANS-a sudden violent allergic reaction
Angina - ANS-a condition of episodes of severe chest pain due to inadequate blood flow to the
myocardium
arteriosclerosis - ANS-a disease that causes the arteries to thicken, harden, and calcify
,aspirin (bayer) - ANS-*EMT-administered!
Action: anti-inflammatory/anti-fever agent, prevents platelets from clumping
Indication: mild pain, headache, muscle aches, chest pain of cardiac origin
Contra: recent bleeding, hypersensitivity
Route: PO (by mouth)
Dose: 160 to 325 mg chewable tablets for chest pain
assessing pulse in adult: - ANS-carotid artery (neck)
femoral artery (groin)
radial artery (wrist on thumb side)
brachial artery (inner bicep)
posterior tibial artery (inner ankle)
dorsalis pedis artery (top of foot)
assessing pulse in children: - ANS-in children older than 1, palpate the carotid pulse
assessing pulse in infants: - ANS-brachial pulse as first choice or femoral pulse as second choice
Atherosclerosis - ANS-A disorder in which cholesterol and calcium build up inside the walls of the blood
vessels, forming plaque, which eventually leads to partial or complete blockage of blood flow.
avulsion - ANS-An injury in which soft tissue is torn completely loose or is hanging as a flap.
Baroreceptors - ANS-cell that detect changes in blood pressure
, Beck's triad for cardiac tamponade. - ANS-- distended or engorged jugular veins seen on both sides of
trachea
- narrowing pulse pressure (difference between systolic and diastolic)
- muffled heart sounds
associated sign is decreased mental status
Biot's respirations - ANS-varying depth and rate of breathing, followed by periods of apnea; irregular
Blood loss during delivery of a baby: - ANS-bleeding that exceeds approximately 500mL is considered
excessive.
Bradycardia - ANS-A slow heart rate.
-less than 60 beats/min for adults and children (older than 10)
-less than 60 beats/min for preschoolers and school-aged children (2 years to 10 years)
-less than 100 for infants and toddlers (3 months to 2 years)
-less than 85 for infants (up to 3 months)
cardiac tamponade - ANS-occurs when the protective membrane around the heart (pericardium), the
pericardial sac, fills with blood or fluid, perhaps from a ruptured, torn, or lacerated coronary artery or
vein.
Cardiogenic Hypoperfusion - ANS-otherwise called cardiogenic shock
cardiogenic shock - ANS-Shock caused by inadequate function of the heart, or pump failure.
central nervous system (CNS) - ANS-consists of the brain and spinal cord
