Exam 9 Review KEY

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Exam 9 Review: Chapters 38-41 What signs and symptoms are associated with smallpox? Blisters (especially on chest and face), severe headache and fever What is usually stored or transported in a carboy? corrosives What are the differences between START and JumpSTART triage? Carry or escort walking wounded to treatment area If not breathing, check pulse; if there is a pulse give 5 rescue breaths before tagging black When triaging an adult patient, what should you do if the patient is not breathing? Reposition the airway, if still not breathing tag them black What criteria is used to determine if a patient should be tagged Immediate (red)? RPM Respirations greater than 30/min Perfusion- no radial pulse or capillary refill greater than 2 seconds Altered mental status or unable to follow commands Humidified oxygen should be considered for transport times greater than _____ 1 ____ hour(s) or more. What precautions should be taken when dealing with a level 4 hazard. Use specialized gear designed for the specific substance you are dealing with What minimum capacity should a portable oxygen cylinder have? 500L When you have cleared the hospital, what should you let the dispatcher know? If you are in service or still out of service for restocking/decontamination What is unique about the battery in a hybrid vehicle? It has a higher voltage than a traditional battery What safety gear is commonly carried on the ambulance? Face shields, safety goggles, gloves, traffic vests, turnout/extrication gear, helmets Should EMTs go into the danger zone of a hazmat scene to treat a patient? No, remain in the treatment area and have specially trained personnel bring the patient to you. What information should a dispatcher gather when taking a call? Name and number of the caller, location of patients, number of patients, nature of the call What are the most important 2 pieces of equipment to take to a patient’s side? AED and portable suction unit When should medevac be used instead of ground transport? Patient has a time sensitive illness or injury, traffic conditions would cause delay in care What is the treatment for organophospate poisoning? Atropine and Pralidoxime Chloride What are the purpose of placards and labels? They give a general idea of the hazard inside the container
What is a point of distribution (POD)? Strategically placed facilities that distribute antidotes, antibiotics and vaccines What age and weight of patient should you use the JumpSTART triage system? Less than 8 or 100 lbs Where should park the ambulance at a Hazmat incident? Upwind at least 100 feet from the incident What is the primary route of exposure of a vesicant agent? Through the skin What does the mnemonic FAILURE stand for? What book resource is used to guide initial actions at a HAZMAT incident? ERG- Emergency Response Guidebook What is typically the most common weapon of mass destruction used by terrorists? Explosives Why should you perform a 360 walk around the scene? To evaluate hazards and determine the number of patients In a trench collapse, how much does dirt weigh? 100 lbs per cubic feet Are each of these contagious? Virus, Bacteria, Neurotoxins Virus and Bacteria are contagious; Neurotoxins are not contagious What signs and symptoms does exposure to ricin cause? Pulmonary edema and circulatory failure What chemical has an odor similar to almonds? Hydrogen Cyanide What class of chemical is Soman? Nerve agent What is a multiple casualty incident? 3 or more patients, any incident that overwhelms a departments resources What are the rules for emergency driving when passing a school bus? Stop and wait until the warning lights stop flashing What are the signs/symptoms associated with anthrax? Respiratory distress and tachycardia What should you do if you are dispatched before decontaminating and restocking your ambulance after a call? Advise dispatch that you are out of service What is the EMTs priority on any scene? Scene safety How should you adjust your siren when following another apparatus when approaching an intersection? Use a different tone than the apparatus in front of you What are the dangers of aggressive driving in an ambulance? It could reduce reaction time for other drivers In terms of ambulance driving, how should you transport a stable patient? No lights and sirens, obey all traffic laws Define:
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