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What is physiological jaundice? - -occurs when baby accumulates bilirubin -secondary to immature liver in newborns -common first 2-4 days of life and resolves by 2 weeks What level is conjugated hyperbilirubinemia? - serum conjugated bilirubin concentration greater than 1 mg/dL if the total bilirubin is less than 5.0 mg/dL or more than 20% of the total bilirubin if the the total bilirubin is greater than 5 mg/dL (p. 862 AAP book) What is breastfeeding jaundice? - -due to poor intake th...

Weight changes in 1st year of life - Weight increases 6-8lbs, up to 20lbs in the 1st year of life When does the posterior fontanelle close? Anterior? - posterior- 2 months, anterior- 9-18 mo when do the abdominal muscles close? - 3 years When are the testicles descended? - usually descended at birth, but spontaneous descent may occur in the first year after birth. (usually 6 months) what do you assess for with infants musculoskeletal system? - leg fold symmetry hib abduction- no clicks O...

How do you measure fundal height - symphysis pubis to top of uterus When can you start to hear fetal heart tones? - around 12 wks What is quickening? - fetal movements felt by the mother When is quickening felt - between 16-20 weeks Abnormal Complaints in first trimester - 1st trimester: Vaginal bleeding Book: spotting, bleeding, cramping, painful urination, severe vomiting and/or diarrhea, fever > 100.4, symptoms of vaginal infection or STI; persistent or severe low abdominal pain, lig...

True or False: From a security perspective, the best rooms are directly next to emergency exits. - False From the following choices, select the factors you should consider to understand the threat in your environment. - All (are terrorist groups predictable? will local citizens warn American about terrorist groups? Do terrorists groups attack Americans? what tactics and weapons are used by terrorist groups? how sophisticated are terrorist groups? are terrorist groups violent? how active are...

What is the main goal of the upper airway humidify the air what is directly posterior to the nostrils nasopharynx what is directly posterior to the mouth oropharynx What components make up the pharynx nasopharynx, oropharynx, hypopharynx what is the epiglottis leaf-like structure that covers the trachea what structure is housed by the larynx the vocal cords

A critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted no longer than ________ hours following the incident. - 72 Which of the following skills or interventions is included at every level of prehospital emergency training? - AED As an EMT, it is important to remember that the signs and symptoms of cumulative stress: - may not be present or obvious at all times The patient care report (PCR) ensures: - continuity of care Which of the following scenarios does NOT involve the administratio...

1. Which statement strongly indicates syncope? - I blacked out for a few seconds 2. When assessing the patient for arm drift, you should ask the patient to - hold their arms out palms up, eyes closed 3. 68 yo patient reports abdominal pain, vomiting, and a loss of appetite, as well as black, tarry stools. you should suspect - upper gi bleed 4. You are called to an outdoor garden center on a hot, humid day. Your patient is pale, wheezing, and has hives. you should suspect - bee sting 5. yo...

When using PCR for research or quality assurance. What should you delete? Pt's name/ emt's name/ response times/ treatments rendered - PTS name 6 yo child fell at the park. No adult around. Type of consent? Implied/ legal/ expressed/ pediatric - Implied First to arrive. Using START, you should identify pts who? Ambulatory/ deceased/ unresponsive/ breathing - Ambulatory Partner comes to work dirty and leaves trash. Best describe these actions? Unethical/ unprofessional/ dangerous/ neglig...

From the atmosphere, what structures does air pass through during ventilation? - Starts in atmosphere, then nose, nasopharyngeal space/orophargyneal space (if mouth breather), then pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli What is the purpose of the nasal passages and nasopharynx? - To warm/humidify air as it passes through What is the difference between respiration and ventilation? - Respiration refers to the exchange of gases in the alveoli, ventilation refers to the moveme...

Which intervention or interventions would have the MOST positive impact on the cardiac arrest patient's outcome? - Early CPR and defibrillation The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You should: - Resume chest compressions What is the maximum amount of time that should be spent checking for spontaneous breathing in an unresponsive child? - 10 seconds When performing CPR on an adult, you should compress the chest to a depth of ___ at a rate of ___. - 2.0...

Which of the following meds helps the body transport sugar into the cells? - Insulin A 32 year old patient is found unconsious in the snow. You cannot detect a pulse or respiration rate within 10 seconds. What should you do? - assess her pulse for 30-45 seconds An adult male is sitting alone in a dark room, rocking back and forth. he mutters to his sock puppet "are you feeling sad?" what should you do? - introduce yourself and start an assessment a 42-year-old man complains of difficulty ...

1. A 30 year old climber is experiencing sever shortness of breath after reaching an elevation of 12000feet. The PT is very anxious and has rales noted to all quadrants but is otherwise healthy. He is not accustomed to high altitudes. What should you do? - Administer oxygen while descending to a lower altitude. 2. A 26 year old female does not respond to verbal stimuli but moans in response to pain. A friend states the patient has ingested approx 150 amitriptyline tables. Vital Signs are BP...

petite mal seizures are also know as - absence seizures present with little or no movement What type of seizure pertains a limited portion of the brain? - partial seizure can be localized to one side of the brain What are the management of a seizure? - If trauma is noted c-spine precaution Check blood sugar(treat it) Provide ventilatory assistance(apnea) Prepare to intubate, if difficult to bvm assistance Benzodiazepine versed (midazalom) A patient who is experiencing a seizure greater ...

A 4-Year-old female tracheostomy pt has pulled out her tracheostomy tube. The opening is partially obstructed with skin. You should A. Use a soft tip catheter and suction until clear B. Insert a nasal airway into stoma C. Wipe the area clean and perform mouth to stoma ventilation D. Cut the skin away from the stoma - Use a soft tip catheter and suction until clear To protect yourself from injury when lifting a stretcher you should A. keep the weight as close to your body as possible B. u...

what do you do for labored, constriction, or lack of tidal volume - assist ventilations with BVM What do you do for acid in eyes - irrigate, if contacts take them out Signs and Symptoms of tension pneumothorax - progressive shortness of breath increased altered level of consciousness neck vein distention tracheal deviation What organ could be affected by trauma to the upper right quadrant - liver flail chest is charcterized and defined by - paradoxical motion 2 or more ribs broken in t...

The practice items for the Social Security Administration Direct Payment to Non-Attorney Representatives Examination are available below. These items are for practice purposes only and will not appear on the actual examination. All names used in these practice items are purely fictional and do not apply to any real claimants or any other individual. The items are multiple choice and there is only 1 correct answer for each question. The actual examination will also appear in this format. Sele...

_____________ is a procedure designed to measure the prescription in spectacle lenses. - Neutralization In ophthalmic notation, OU stands for ____________. - Both eyes A plano lens _______________. - Has no refractive power Which of the following is correct regarding lensometry? A. It determines the power of a lens. B. It determines the direction of a prism. C. It determines if there is cylindrical power present. D. All the choices stated above are correct. - D. All the choices stated ab...

What is Stargardt disease - is the most common form of inherited juvenile macular degeneration. Wife calls requesting details on husbands eye test. Do you: get verbal consent, refuse call, get written consent - get written consent Diabetic recently diagnosed unstable. Refraction reveals significant myopic shift compared to last visit 12 months ago. Which is the most appropriate course of action: a/ prescribe specs & report to GP b/ Refer to Ophthalmologist, c/ Discuss findings with GP bef...

A 75 y/o F comes in for her annual check complaining of reduced vision and increased intolerance to glare. She has had a myopic shift and has cataracts. a) What factors should you consider when referring for cataract surgery? - b) Cataract Cause of visual complaint Compromising Lifestyle Driver Anisometropia Visual Acuity Other Ocular Pathology General Health and Medications Patient wants to have operation b) What type of cataract is most likely from the above description? - Nuclear ...

What is the most effective means of reducing disease transmission? - Hand Washing What makes up an EMT's PPE? - Gloves, Safety Glasses, Gowns and Masks when appropriate. What solution would you use for blood cleanups? - 10% Bleach Solution (lasts three weeks) What is the power lift? - With you and your partners limitations in mind, lift with your legs, not your back, with your palms facing up. What is the #1 cause of injury for EMTs? - Improper Lifting What precautions must be taken befor...