WestCoast EMT Final Study Guide
6 rights - ANS-Patient
Medication
Dose
Route
Time
Documentation
abrasion - ANS-Loss or harm of the superficial layer of skin due to a body part rubbing or
scraping across a hard or tough floor.
Abruptio placentae - ANS-premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) - ANS-A coronary heart attack; death of coronary heart
muscle following obstruction of blood go with the flow to it. Acute on this context way "new"
or "happening right now."
acute pulmonary edema - ANS-takes place while too much fluid collects inside the spaces
among the alveoli and capillaries, disturbs regular fuel trade
Acute pulmonary embolism - ANS-blockage that takes place whilst a blood clot or different
particle inns in a pulmonary artery
anaphlactic shock - ANS-a unexpected violent hypersensitivity
Angina - ANS-a condition of episodes of intense chest ache because of insufficient blood
flow to the myocardium
arteriosclerosis - ANS-a disease that reasons the arteries to thicken, harden, and calcify
aspirin (bayer) - ANS-*EMT-administered!
Action: anti-inflammatory/anti-fever agent, prevents platelets from clumping
Indication: mild ache, headache, muscle aches, chest ache of cardiac starting place
Contra: recent bleeding, allergic reaction
Route: PO (by way of mouth)
Dose: a hundred and sixty to 325 mg chewable drugs for chest pain
assessing pulse in grownup: - ANS-carotid artery (neck)
femoral artery (groin)
,radial artery (wrist on thumb side)
brachial artery (inner bicep)
posterior tibial artery (internal ankle)
dorsalis pedis artery (pinnacle of foot)
assessing pulse in youngsters: - ANS-in youngsters older than 1, palpate the carotid pulse
assessing pulse in babies: - ANS-brachial pulse as first desire or femoral pulse as 2d
preference
Atherosclerosis - ANS-A ailment wherein cholesterol and calcium build up within the
partitions of the blood vessels, forming plaque, which subsequently ends in partial or
complete blockage of blood waft.
Avulsion - ANS-An damage in which gentle tissue is torn completely free or is hanging as a
flap.
Baroreceptors - ANS-cellular that locate adjustments in blood pressure
Beck's triad for cardiac tamponade. - ANS-- distended or engorged jugular veins visible on
both aspects of trachea
- narrowing pulse strain (difference between systolic and diastolic)
- muffled coronary heart sounds
related sign is decreased intellectual repute
Biot's respirations - ANS-varying depth and price of respiration, followed through intervals of
apnea; irregular
Blood loss during shipping of a toddler: - ANS-bleeding that exceeds approximately 500mL
is considered excessive.
Bradycardia - ANS-A gradual coronary heart fee.
-much less than 60 beats/min for adults and youngsters (older than 10)
-much less than 60 beats/min for preschoolers and faculty-elderly children (2 years to 10
years)
-less than one hundred for toddlers and toddlers (3 months to 2 years)
-less than eighty five for babies (up to 3 months)
cardiac tamponade - ANS-occurs when the protective membrane across the coronary heart
(pericardium), the pericardial sac, fills with blood or fluid, perhaps from a ruptured, torn, or
lacerated coronary artery or vein.
Cardiogenic Hypoperfusion - ANS-in any other case referred to as cardiogenic surprise
cardiogenic surprise - ANS-Shock because of inadequate feature of the heart, or pump
failure.
, Vital fearful gadget (CNS) - ANS-consists of the mind and spinal wire
Chain of survival: - ANS-1. Recognition and activation of emergency reaction device
2. Immediately high great CPR
3. Speedy defibrillation
four. Basic and advanced EMS
five. ALS and post-arrest care
chemoreceptors - ANS-chemical sensors inside the mind and blood vessels that discover
changing tiers of oxygen and carbon dioxide
Cheyne-Stokes respiratory - ANS-sample of respiratory characterized by means of a
sluggish growth of depth and every so often charge to a maximum level, observed with the
aid of a decrease, ensuing in apnea
baby cpr hints - ANS-1 hand on chest, (rescue breathing is 1 each three seconds), compress
1 inch-1 half inches, 5 cycles in 2 minutes.
Cincinnati Pre Hospital Stroke Scale: - ANS--facial stoop
-arm glide
-problem speakme
Cincinnati Pre Hospital Stroke Scale: arm float - ANS-ask affected person to close eyes and
maintain each fingers out with fingers up
-everyday = fingers circulate the identical, or neither flow
-ordinary = one fingers drifts down in comparison with other
Cincinnati Pre Hospital Stroke Scale: facial droop - ANS-ask affected person to expose tooth
or smile
-ordinary = both facets same
-unusual = one aspect does not pass as nicely
Cincinnati Pre Hospital Stroke Scale: speech - ANS-ask patient to mention "the sky is blue in
cincinnati"
-ordinary = no slurring
-atypical = patient slurs, beside the point phrases, unable to speak
compensated shock: - ANS-The early level of surprise, wherein the body can nevertheless
compensate for blood loss.
Complex partial seizure - ANS-altered intellectual reputation and does no longer have
interaction usually together with his/her environment. Effects from peculiar discharges from
temporal lobe of mind.
S/S: lip smacking, eye blinking, isolated convulsions or jerking of the body or one part of the
body. Ugly smells and visual hallucinations, exhibit uncontrollable worry, or showcase
repetitive bodily behavior consisting of regular sitting and status.
6 rights - ANS-Patient
Medication
Dose
Route
Time
Documentation
abrasion - ANS-Loss or harm of the superficial layer of skin due to a body part rubbing or
scraping across a hard or tough floor.
Abruptio placentae - ANS-premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) - ANS-A coronary heart attack; death of coronary heart
muscle following obstruction of blood go with the flow to it. Acute on this context way "new"
or "happening right now."
acute pulmonary edema - ANS-takes place while too much fluid collects inside the spaces
among the alveoli and capillaries, disturbs regular fuel trade
Acute pulmonary embolism - ANS-blockage that takes place whilst a blood clot or different
particle inns in a pulmonary artery
anaphlactic shock - ANS-a unexpected violent hypersensitivity
Angina - ANS-a condition of episodes of intense chest ache because of insufficient blood
flow to the myocardium
arteriosclerosis - ANS-a disease that reasons the arteries to thicken, harden, and calcify
aspirin (bayer) - ANS-*EMT-administered!
Action: anti-inflammatory/anti-fever agent, prevents platelets from clumping
Indication: mild ache, headache, muscle aches, chest ache of cardiac starting place
Contra: recent bleeding, allergic reaction
Route: PO (by way of mouth)
Dose: a hundred and sixty to 325 mg chewable drugs for chest pain
assessing pulse in grownup: - ANS-carotid artery (neck)
femoral artery (groin)
,radial artery (wrist on thumb side)
brachial artery (inner bicep)
posterior tibial artery (internal ankle)
dorsalis pedis artery (pinnacle of foot)
assessing pulse in youngsters: - ANS-in youngsters older than 1, palpate the carotid pulse
assessing pulse in babies: - ANS-brachial pulse as first desire or femoral pulse as 2d
preference
Atherosclerosis - ANS-A ailment wherein cholesterol and calcium build up within the
partitions of the blood vessels, forming plaque, which subsequently ends in partial or
complete blockage of blood waft.
Avulsion - ANS-An damage in which gentle tissue is torn completely free or is hanging as a
flap.
Baroreceptors - ANS-cellular that locate adjustments in blood pressure
Beck's triad for cardiac tamponade. - ANS-- distended or engorged jugular veins visible on
both aspects of trachea
- narrowing pulse strain (difference between systolic and diastolic)
- muffled coronary heart sounds
related sign is decreased intellectual repute
Biot's respirations - ANS-varying depth and price of respiration, followed through intervals of
apnea; irregular
Blood loss during shipping of a toddler: - ANS-bleeding that exceeds approximately 500mL
is considered excessive.
Bradycardia - ANS-A gradual coronary heart fee.
-much less than 60 beats/min for adults and youngsters (older than 10)
-much less than 60 beats/min for preschoolers and faculty-elderly children (2 years to 10
years)
-less than one hundred for toddlers and toddlers (3 months to 2 years)
-less than eighty five for babies (up to 3 months)
cardiac tamponade - ANS-occurs when the protective membrane across the coronary heart
(pericardium), the pericardial sac, fills with blood or fluid, perhaps from a ruptured, torn, or
lacerated coronary artery or vein.
Cardiogenic Hypoperfusion - ANS-in any other case referred to as cardiogenic surprise
cardiogenic surprise - ANS-Shock because of inadequate feature of the heart, or pump
failure.
, Vital fearful gadget (CNS) - ANS-consists of the mind and spinal wire
Chain of survival: - ANS-1. Recognition and activation of emergency reaction device
2. Immediately high great CPR
3. Speedy defibrillation
four. Basic and advanced EMS
five. ALS and post-arrest care
chemoreceptors - ANS-chemical sensors inside the mind and blood vessels that discover
changing tiers of oxygen and carbon dioxide
Cheyne-Stokes respiratory - ANS-sample of respiratory characterized by means of a
sluggish growth of depth and every so often charge to a maximum level, observed with the
aid of a decrease, ensuing in apnea
baby cpr hints - ANS-1 hand on chest, (rescue breathing is 1 each three seconds), compress
1 inch-1 half inches, 5 cycles in 2 minutes.
Cincinnati Pre Hospital Stroke Scale: - ANS--facial stoop
-arm glide
-problem speakme
Cincinnati Pre Hospital Stroke Scale: arm float - ANS-ask affected person to close eyes and
maintain each fingers out with fingers up
-everyday = fingers circulate the identical, or neither flow
-ordinary = one fingers drifts down in comparison with other
Cincinnati Pre Hospital Stroke Scale: facial droop - ANS-ask affected person to expose tooth
or smile
-ordinary = both facets same
-unusual = one aspect does not pass as nicely
Cincinnati Pre Hospital Stroke Scale: speech - ANS-ask patient to mention "the sky is blue in
cincinnati"
-ordinary = no slurring
-atypical = patient slurs, beside the point phrases, unable to speak
compensated shock: - ANS-The early level of surprise, wherein the body can nevertheless
compensate for blood loss.
Complex partial seizure - ANS-altered intellectual reputation and does no longer have
interaction usually together with his/her environment. Effects from peculiar discharges from
temporal lobe of mind.
S/S: lip smacking, eye blinking, isolated convulsions or jerking of the body or one part of the
body. Ugly smells and visual hallucinations, exhibit uncontrollable worry, or showcase
repetitive bodily behavior consisting of regular sitting and status.
