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Primary Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease (*Physical Fitness*) - ANSWER -1) Abnormal Blood Cholesterol 2) High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) 3) Tobacco Smoking 4) Sedentary Lifestyle/Physical Inactivity 3 Primary Physical Disablers (*Physical Fitness*) - ANSWER -1) Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) 2) Lower Back Disorders 3) Stomach Ulcers The 3 Major Nutrients (*Physical Fitness*) - ANSWER -1) Carbohydrates 2) Fats 3) Proteins How many Officers die from Heart Disease each year?...

How many provisions are in 15A-401(d)(2) -ANSWER - 4 What are the provisions of 15A-401(d)(2) -ANSWER - TO DEFEND himself or a third person from what he reasonably believes to be the use or imminent use of deadly force TO EFFECT an arrest or to prevent the escape from custody of a person who he reasonably believes is attempting to escape by means of a deadly weapon, or shows conduct presenting an imminent threat of death or serious physical injury to others unless apprehended without delay...

All students must be enrolled when? -ANSWER - No later than the initial (first) day of course delivery (unless trainee is a partial enrollment) How old must students be to be enrolled in BLET? -ANSWER - 20 years old (unless approval from the Criminal Justice Standards Division is obtained AND the individual will be 20 years of age by the day of the state exam) In no cases may excused absences exceed what percent of the total reported class hours for the course offerings? -ANSWER - 5% Al...

List four way to submit criminal fingerprint cards and final disposition reports to the Identification Section of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) - ANSWER -First Class Mail Courier Service In Person Electronic Transmission (live-scan) The most reliable form of identification - ANSWER -fingerprints Fingerprints are the primary source for... - ANSWER -Criminal History A report of disposition and fingerprint cards should be sent to the AOC and then to the SBI by who? - ANSWER ...

How many days is a civil summons valid for? (Civil Process) - ANSWER -60 days How can you serve a subpoena to testify? (Civil Process) - ANSWER -In person, Phone, Certified mail When serving a summons to a city, who can accept the service? (Civil Process) - ANSWER -City manager, Mayor, City clerk What does POPAT stand for? (Physical Fitness) - ANSWER -Police Officer Physical Agility Test What does R.I.C.E stand for? (Physical Fitness) - ANSWER -Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation ...

what do you have to consider in up to 10% of pts with a cervical spine fx? ANSWER -- a second, noncontiguous vertebral column fx *therefore radiographic screening of entire spine is warranted in pts with c spine fx *red text* when can you safely defer evaluation of spinal injury? ANSWER -- if pts spine is protected, evaluation of spine and exclusion of spinal injury can be safely deferred... esp in presence of systemic instability such as hypotension and respiratory inadequacy *red text*...

what is the most significant difference between burns and other injuries? -ANSWER - consequences of burn injury are directly linked to the extent of inflammatory response to the injury red text what are the lifesaving measures for patients with burn injuries? -ANSWER - stopping the burning process, ensuring that airway and ventilation are adequate, managing circulation by gaining IV access how do you stop the burning process? -ANSWER - completely remove the clothing... but don't peel o...

Glasgow Coma Scale - ANSWER - What is a Chance fracture? - ANSWER -Transverse fracture through vertebra. In children usually associated with enterc disruption. Seen in motor vehicle accidents involving only lap belt. May be associated with retroperitoneal and Abdominal visceral injuries. Anterior hip dislocation Position? - ANSWER -Flexed, abducted, externally rotated. ABE-Anterior, aBducted, Externally Rotated PID: Posterior, aDducted, Internally Rotated Burst fracture a/w wi...

What percentage of pt with spinal injury have at least a mild brain injury -ANSWER - at least 25% what percentage of injuries occur in each part of the spine -ANSWER - cervical 55%, thoracic 15%, thoracolumbar junction 15%, lumbosacral 15% what do approx 10% of pt with c spine fracture have -ANSWER - second non contiguous vertebral column fracture why do at least 5% of pts experience onset of neuro sx after reaching ED -ANSWER - ishcaemia, or progression of spinal for oedema, or failure...

Epstimology - ANSWER -Study of knowledge absolute truth - ANSWER -considered to be absolute if it is valid at all times and place relative truth - ANSWER -truth is always relative to some particular frame of refereance such as language, culture, gender, age, sex. all truth is relative Thaetetus: knowledge is whatever we percieve things to be (PLATO) Descarte - ANSWER -you should always be skeptical of what you see- doubt everything until you can prove it to be right. (CARTESIEN METHO...

what are potentially life threatening extremity injuries? - ANSWER -major arterial hemorrhage, bilateral femoral fractures, crush syndrome what long bone fractures can be significant? - ANSWER -hemorrhage from all long bone fractures can be significant, and femoral fractures often result in significant blood loss into the thigh Red text a properly applied tourniquet must include arterial inflow... what happens if you only occlude venous system? - ANSWER -increase hemorrhage and result i...

evidence supports that trauma outcome is enhanced if critically injured pts are treated in trauma centers -ANSWER - red text what patients require the highest level of care and will likely benefit from timely transfer? -ANSWER - evidence of shock, significant physiologic deterioration, progressive deterioration in neurological status red text how is patient outcome related to timeliness of transfer? -ANSWER - patient outcome is directly related to time elapsed between injury and properl...

Regarding airway compromise, which of the following is NOT a sign/symptom of this emergency?: Change in voice tone. Stridor. Decreased pulse pressure. Dyspnea and agitation. Tachypnea. -ANSWER - Decreased pulse pressure. A 26 year • old woman is brought to the Emergency Department after being involved in a motor vehicle crash. She is 30 weeks pregnant. She was restrained with a lap and shoulder belt, and an airbag deployed. Which one of the following statements best describes the...

What is the significance for ABCDE assessment if a person is able to talk? -ANSWER - They have a patent airway What are the clinical signs of airway obstruction? -ANSWER - snoring, stridor, hoarseness or no noise at all What are the techniques for clearing an obstructed airway? -ANSWER - Suction Removal of foreign body Head tilt and chin lift Airway adjuncts - Guedel aiway Definite surgical airway How do you size a Guedel airway? -ANSWER - measuring from the centre of the mouth (bet...

Patients with a GSC of less than ___ usually require intubation. - ANSWER -8 The "A" in ABCD stands for _______. - ANSWER -Airway maintenance with CERVICAL SPINE PROTECTION You should assume that any patient in a multisystem trauma with an altered level of consciousness or blunt injury above the clavicle has what type of injury? - ANSWER -Cervical spine injury Flail chest is invariably accompanied by ______ which can interfere with blood oxygenation. - ANSWER -pulmonary contusion - do...

Primary survey - ANSWER -(A) Airway with cervical spine protection (restrict) (B) Breathing and ventilation (C) Circulation - stop the bleeding (D) Disability - neurological status (E) Exposure - undress and environment (temp control) REPEAT IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG Secondary survey - ANSWER -(A) Allergies (M) Medications (P) PMH and Pregnancies (L) Last meal (E) Environment and Events 3-3-2 Rule - ANSWER -3 finger lengths between upper and lower incisors 3 finger lengths between h...

What is the primary goal of treating TBI? How is this done? -ANSWER - preventing secondary brain injury. This is done by maintaining blood pressure and providing adequate profusion. After managing ABCDEs of TBI what MUST be identified if present? How is this done? -ANSWER - mass lesion that requires surgical evacuation is critical! this is done with CT. NOTE: obtaining a CT should not delay patient transfer to trauma center. Which brain lobes do the following hold: 1. anterior fossa: 2....

Definitive control of the airway is achieved by ____________ - ANSWER -Endotracheal intubation How do you treat hypothermia in the ED? - ANSWER -crystalloid fluids at 102.2 degrees F and warmed treatment area What does definitive hemorrhage control refer to? (3) - ANSWER -1) Possible surgery 2) Stabilizing of pelvis 3) Angioembolization What are rates of fluid administration measured by? - ANSWER -Size and length of catheter Minimum flow rate of oxygen reservoir mask - ANSWER -11 ...

Assessed first in trauma patient -ANSWER - Airway (*)Degree of burn that is characterized by bone involvement -ANSWER - Fourth Complications of head trauma -ANSWER - Intracerebral hematoma Extradural hematoma Brain abscess Most common cause of laryngotracheal stenosis -ANSWER - Trauma Intervention that can help prevent development of acute renal failure -ANSWER - Infusion of normal saline A 26-year-old male is resuscitated with blood transfusion after a motor vehicle collision t...

Shockable rhythms - ANSWER -ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia. Non-shockable rhythms - ANSWER -Asystole, PEA Pediatric CPR - ANSWER -· Compressions greater than or equal to ½ of anteroposterior diameter of chest · 100-120/min, allowing for full recoil · If no advanced airway, 15:2 compression:ventilation ratio · If advanced airway, continuous compressions w breath every 2-3 sec VF/Pulseless VT initial treatment - ANSWER -IV, O2, monitor, CPR ...