EMT Module 4 Test Review
Contraindications for CPAP.(Ans- BP lower than 100 Pneumothorax Chest trauma Unconscious
What does CPAP stand for?(Ans- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?(Ans-
Type 1:
-juvenile onset -produces either no insulin or bad insulin
Type 2:
-adult onset -produces insulin but not enough.
What are the 3 steps in the Prehospital Cincinnati hospital test?(Ans- 1)Facial droop -make them smile 2)Arm drop test -close eyes and lift arms -note if one arm droops 3) Speech test 1 / 2
-can't teach an old dog new tricks
What is the difference between anaphylaxis and allergic reaction?(Ans- Anaphylaxis -severe -can cause airway compromise and/or shock
Allergic rxn -not severe at all
Characteristics of an Allergic reaction (Ans- Uritis (itchiness) Uticaria (rash)
How do you use an Epi auto injector?(Ans- Arm it Place it on the vastus lateralis of the thigh Hold for 5-10 seconds Pull it out
What is stridor?(Ans- Narrowing of the UPPER airway
What are inhalers?(Ans- Bronchodilators
What part of the lungs does oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange at?(Ans- Alveoli
Lower airway sounds (Ans- Bronchi
- / 2