PCP COPR Review (Canadian Edition) for the 2023
COPR PCP Exam – Qs And As
What does APGAR stand for? Correct Ans - appearance, pulse, grimace,
activity, respiration
How do you calculate cardiac output? Correct Ans - heart rate x stroke
volume
What does START triage stand for? Correct Ans - Simple Triage and
Rapid Transport
What is the constant for a D oxygen tank? Correct Ans - 0.16
What is the constant for an E oxygen tank? Correct Ans - 0.28
What is the constant for an M oxygen tank? Correct Ans - 1.56
What is considered a normal adult temperature? Correct Ans - 36.5-
37.5
What is the average range for adult heart rate? Correct Ans - 60-100
bpm
What is the average range for an adult blood pressure? Correct Ans -
90/60-120/80
What is the average breaths per minute for adults? Correct Ans - 12-
24
How do you calculate IV drip rates with a drop set? Correct Ans -
Volume/time x drop factor
How do you calculate how long an oxygen tank will last? Correct Ans -
PSI in tank - safety PSI x constant / flow rate
How many litres of oxygen can a D tank hold? Correct Ans - 350
, How many litres of oxygen can an E tank hold? Correct Ans - 625
How many litres of oxygen can an M tank hold? Correct Ans - 3000
What does CBRNE stand for? Correct Ans - Chemical, Biological,
Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive
What is the normal pH range for blood? Correct Ans - 7.35-7.45
What is included in Beck's Triad? Correct Ans - Muffled heart sounds,
JVD, and hypotension.
What does Beck's triad indicate? Correct Ans - cardiac tamponade
What is Cushing's Reflex? (Cushing's Triad) Correct Ans -
Hypertension, bradycardia and bradypnea.
What causes Cushing's Reflex? (Cushing's Triad) Correct Ans -
Increased intracranial pressure.
What position is Fowler's position? Correct Ans - Sitting
What does PICC stand for? Correct Ans - peripherally inserted central
catheter
What are the contraindications for Nitro? Correct Ans - Systolic
pressure less than 100, allergy, ED drug use in the last 36 hours
What is the dose for Nitro? Correct Ans - 0.4mg/spray, 1-3 sprays
What is the dose for Ventolin? (Salbutamol) Correct Ans - 5mg
nebulizer, 100mcg MDI 4-6 puffs
What is the dose for Atrovent? (Ipratropium Bromide) Correct Ans -
0.5mg nebulizer, MDI 4-6 puffs
What is the dose of epinephrine for anaphylaxis? Correct Ans - 0.3-
0.5mg 1:1000 IM
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller LeCrae. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.