[PDF] Top 20 PEC11 Chap 13 Patient Assessment.pdf

... Bob’s blood glucose level is low, making the crew suspect that his unresponsiveness could be related to a diabetic emergency, which the paramedic can treat at the scene. The paramedic starts an IV and administers ... See full document

... The A E D detects a shockable rhythm and, after clearing the patient, the E M T delivers a shock. Tess immediately resumes chest compressions as they resume transport. Two minutes after defibrillation, Steph stops ... See full document

... • Accommodations for patients with mental, emotional, or developmental impairments include:.. – Treat the patient with respect.[r] ... See full document

... Blank Patient is not wheelchair bound or bedridden Blank Blank Blank Blood glucose level between 60 and 400 m illi g ram /d eci L itre Blank Blank Blank ... See full document

... – When assisting with the patient’s medication, verify that the medication to be given is prescribed to them.. Key Steps in Administering Medication (6 of 10)[r] ... See full document

... The E M T s assess the patient and begin emergency care, staying alert to what is going on around them. Suspecting both a medical problem and possible trauma from the fall, they take precautions to protect the ... See full document

... constant (see the tank constant listed below) divided by the flow rate expected to be delivered or being delivered to the patient in liters per minute. This will provide you with how long the oxygen will last at a ... See full document

... • A scoop stretcher, long backboard, portable stretcher, or flexible stretcher would all be good choices for moving an unresponsive patient up or down stairs to then be placed on a wh[r] ... See full document

... the patient has not had direct contact with the leaking material, but was exposed to ...the patient and deliver him to Dawn and Randy, who are waiting in the cold ... See full document

... • The process includes scene size-up, vehicle stabilization, gaining access, extrication, packaging, and moving the patient... All Rights Reserved.[r] ... See full document

... However, you do not yet know if the scene is safe enough for you to approach the patient, so this is not the first step you would take. Click here to return to the quiz..[r] ... See full document

... Insert a nasopharyngeal airway if the seizing patient is unresponsive or has been actively seizing for greater than 5 minutes (prolonged seizure). Insert a nasopharyngeal airway[r] ... See full document

... • Assessment-Based Approach: Respiratory Distress – Emergency Medical Care. ▪ Adequate Breathing – Administer oxygen[r] ... See full document

... • Physical restrain is only used when the patient is a threat. to himself or others[r] ... See full document

... E M T s Phil Baker and Caitlyn O‘Shea have responded to an alley behind a strip mall for an unresponsive person. Police are on the scene and are conversing with the patient who is now sitting up. The ... See full document

... Figure 4-5 Beaver Township Fire/E M S, Beaver Township, Ohio: Patient Refusal Section on Prehospital Report.. ▪ Can lead to loss of licensure and, possibly, criminal charges[r] ... See full document

... relevant to patient care, and is not usually provided in the radio report. Click here to return to the quiz.[r] ... See full document

... Spleen An elongated, oval, solid organ located in the L U Q behind and to the side of the stomach. It aids in the production of blood cells as well as the filtering and storage of blood. The spleen is proportionally ... See full document

... • Status: Priority patient if large body surface area burns, airway or respiratory tract is involved, critical burns are apparent, or burns involve hands, feet, face, genitalia, or maj[r] ... See full document

... E M T s Deb Maestes and Ben Allen arrive on the scene of an 8-year-old who was struck by a car while riding her bicycle. The patient is lying in the street, shivering and crying. Deb can see immediately that her ... See full document