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sensory organs for hearing and maintaining equilibrium Correct Answer: ears Ears three parts: Correct Answer: external, middle, inner called the auricle or pinna Correct Answer: external ear Characteristic shape serves to funnel sound waves into its opening, which is called the external auditory canal Correct Answer: external ear external ear consists of movable ___ and ____ Correct Answer: cartilage, skin A cul-de-sac 2.5 to 3 cm long in adults that terminates at eardrum, or...

children + infants - 2 rescuers CPR ratio, 1 rescuer? Correct Answer: 15:2, 30:2 how to perform compressions on infants. children? Correct Answer: thumbs or two fingers one or two handed chest compressions depending on size compression depth infants + children Correct Answer: 1/3 of chest depth infants approx 1.5 inchest children - same, 2 inches [4 cm] only person available, see kid chillin, what do you do?. what if you did witness the cardiac arrest? Correct Answer: perform CP...

Pediatric Advanced Life support (PALS) 2022 Manual QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONSList 11 clinical signs of tissue hypoxia that indicate respiratory distress. 1-tachypnea 2-bradypnea (late) 3-apnea (late) 4-tachycardia (early) 5-bradycardia (late and ominous) 6-cyanosis (late) 7-pallor 8-nasal flaring 9-fatigue 10-agitation 11-altered mental status The above were signs of what medical condition that can be immediately life threatening? Explain difference between hypoxemia an...

Signs of poor perfusion Correct Answer: Temperature, AMS, Pulses, Skin (pale, mottling, and cyanosis) Adult pads on the AED Correct Answer: Use adult pads on victims 8 years of age and older Initial impression assessment Correct Answer: Appearance: LOC, interactiveness, consolability, look/gaze/stare/ and speech/cry circulation: Skin color, petechiae or purport or visible bleeding wounds work of breathing: including position, and any audible breath sounds, respiratory effort Evalua...

pediatric cardiac arrest is usually due to Correct Answer: respiratory failure or shock two most common types of shock in pediatric patients Correct Answer: hypovolemic, hemorrhagic tachycardia and increased SVR to maintain cardiac output and perfusion pressure Correct Answer: compensated shock compensatory mechanisms fail and leads to inadequate delivery of oxygen to tissues Correct Answer: decompensated shock cool and pale extremities, prolonged cap refill, weak peripheral puls...

Recognize *supraventricular tachycardia* Correct Answer: Recognize *wide-complex tachycardia* Correct Answer: Recognize *SVT converting to sinus rhythm after adenosine administration* Correct Answer: What oxygen delivery system most reliably delivers a high (90% of greater) concentration of inspired oxygen to a 7-year-old child? Correct Answer: Nonrebreathing face mask You are called to help treat an infant with severe symptomatic bradycardia (heart rate 66/min) associated ...

1 rescuer compression to breath ratio in pediatrics? - 30:2 2 rescuer compression to breath ratio in pediatrics? - 15:2 You need to provide rescue breaths to a child victim with a pulse. What is the appropriate rate for delivering breaths? A.) 1 breath every 3 to 5 seconds B.) 2 breaths every 6-8 secs C.) 1 breath every 6 secs D.) 1 breath every 10-12 secs - A.) 1 breath every 3 to 5 seconds An infant's (birth-1 yr old) pulse is checked at the A.) Carotid artery B.) Femoral artery C.) Brachial ...

The PALS systemic approach algorithm begins with the initial impression. This is an assessment of which 3 characteristics? - 1. Consciousness 2. Breathing 3. Color The right branch of th e systemic approach algorithm focuses on what sequence to prevent cardiopulmonary arrest? - Evaluate, Identify, Intervene The evaluate portion of the sequence consists of three assessment tools: - 1. Primary 2. Secondary 3. Diagnostic What is included in the primary assessment of a patient? - A B C D E Vitals Wh...

SOAP modified format Correct Answer: Subjective Objective Assessment Plan What is the correct order for vital signs Correct Answer: T, P, RR, BP, extremity, pt position, SPO2 Normal oral temp range Correct Answer: 96.4 - 99.1 F Febrile Correct Answer: With fever Afebrile Correct Answer: Without fever Hyperthermia symptoms Correct Answer: 1) Cessation of shivering 2) Bradycardia 3) Decrease in respiratory minute volume What is the least accurate method of assessin...

member of EMS system trained in first aid care who help EMTs at emergency scene. Correct Answer: Emergency Medical Responder (EMR): *Identifies duties and skills EMS provider is legally allowed to perform *Defined by state and/or regional statutes and regulations *Defines related licensing, credentialing, and certification Correct Answer: Scope of Practice EMRs are trained to: Correct Answer: *Reach patients *Find out what is wrong *Provide emergency care *Move patients without cau...

the level of patient care provided by EMS en route depends on all of the following (friendliness of the patient, available resources, local protocols, training of the provider) EXCEPT ... Correct Answer: Friendliness of patient What type of EMS is provided by a city, county, or other political subdivision Correct Answer: Public What type of EMS is NOT integrated with other agencies such as fire or police, which may serve as the backup or primary responder Correct Answer: Third Service ...

acute Correct Answer: having rapid and sever onset then quickly subsiding adaptive immunity Correct Answer: the type of protection from disease that the body develops over time AIDS Correct Answer: disease of immune system from HIV antibodies Correct Answer: the type of protein found in blood or other bodily fluids, used to neutralize pathogens such as bacteria biohazard Correct Answer: biological agent that presents hazards to the health or well-being to those exposed chroni...

Primary responsibilities of an EMR Correct Answer: Ensure safety of self/others, gain access to patient, check for life-threatening conditions, summon/assist more advanced medical personnel, provide care for the patient. Indirect medical control Correct Answer: Standing orders, procedures performed according to normal protocol Advance directive Correct Answer: Written instructions that documents the patient's wishes if they are unable to communicate. Example: DNR Trip sheet Correct ...

Fire Fighter and law enforcement personnel are likely to be the EMRs in most emergencies Correct Answer: of their location or speed in responding to the call When EMTs or paramedics arrive at the scene of an emergency, the EMR should: Correct Answer: assist the EMTs in continuing the care that he or she initiated What level of EMS provider is able to perform limited ALS skills? Correct Answer: Advanced EMT(AEMT) The EMR must posses the ability to: Correct Answer: treat patients usin...

Peritoneal dialysis differs from hemodialysis in which of the following ways? A. PD requires both vascular access and abdominal access. B. PD cannot be done at home C. PD access is by an intra-abdominal catheter D. Sterile dialysate is not require for PD Correct Answer: C The main difference between an arteriovenous shunt (AVS) and an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is: A. AVS is entirely within the arm B. AVF is entirely within the arm C. AVF is more likely to become clotted or infected ...

2 types of Dialysis Correct Answer: hemodialysis and peritoneal How are clinics paid by Medicare Correct Answer: Prospective payments/system bundles Pay for performance Correct Answer: Clinics that don't meet certain standards they get pay cuts. ESRD networks are responsible for? Correct Answer: -Collect/Report data -Handel pt grievances -Help clinics w/ conflicts -Promote Rehab CPG Correct Answer: Efforts to improve outcomes by finding the best practices. Step of CQI p...

What are some of the responsibilities and requirements of the medical director of a dialysis facility? Correct Answer: Being knowledgeable of and responsible for the integrity of the water treatment system in the facility. Prior to beginning dialysis, what must the physician order include? Correct Answer: 1. Specific Dialyzer 2. Blood Flow Rater 3. Duration of the dialysis To be eligible to sit for the Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technicians - Advanced (CCHT-A) exam, the technician...

Peritoneal dialysis different from hemodialysis in which of the following ways Correct Answer: PD access is by an intra-abdominal catheter Which of the following dialyzers is used currently Correct Answer: Hollow tube The glomerular filtration rate is an important index to renal function and in the normal adult is approximately Correct Answer: 125ml/min/1.73m2 The most likely cause of post renal failure is Correct Answer: Benign prostatic hypertrophy What percentage of transplant...

AKI Correct Answer: acute kidney injury Pre-renal causes of AKI Correct Answer: decreased blood flow to kidney, burns, hemorrhage, heart failure, sepsis, low BP, stenosis, or rhabdomyolysis. Intra-renal causes of AKI Correct Answer: Nephritis (kidney infection), tubular necrosis, contrast dyes, the internal working of the kidneys malfunction, chemo, antibiotics, and anti-inflammatory diseases. Post-renal causes of AKI Correct Answer: renal vein stenosis, something blocking the ureth...

AKI Correct Answer: acute kidney injury Pre-renal causes of AKI Correct Answer: decreased blood flow to kidney, burns, hemorrhage, heart failure, sepsis, low BP, stenosis, or rhabdomyolysis. Intra-renal causes of AKI Correct Answer: Nephritis (kidney infection), tubular necrosis, contrast dyes, the internal working of the kidneys malfunction, chemo, antibiotics, and anti-inflammatory diseases. Post-renal causes of AKI Correct Answer: renal vein stenosis, something blocking the ureth...