WEST COAST EMT BLOCK 2 EXAM
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what is respiratory compromise? Correct Answer
Respiratory compromise is a state in which there is a high
likelihood of decompensation into respiratory insufficiency,
respiratory failure, respiratory arrest or death, but in which
specific interventions (continuous monitoring and
therapies) might prevent or mitigate decompensation
What is surfactant? Correct Answer A detergent like
complex, reduces surface tension and helps keep the
alveoli from collapsing.
what are the different types of shock? Correct Answer
Cardiogenic
Hypovolemic
Neurogenic
Anaphylactic
Septic
Pyschogenic
signs and symptoms of cardiogenic shock Correct Answer
chest pain
irregular weak pulse/low BP
cyanosis
cool clammy skin
,anxiety
rales in breathing
pulmonary edema/possibly short of breath
signs and symptoms of hypovolemic shock Correct
Answer Rapid weak pulse
low BP
Cyanosis lips nail beds
cool clammy skin
dehydration/thirsty
INCREASED RESPIRATORY RATE
signs and symptoms of neurogenic shock Correct Answer
BRADYCARDIA
Low BP
SIGNS OF NECK INJURY
signs and symptoms of anaphylactic shock Correct
Answer QUICK ONSET
mild itching rash
burning skin
vascular dilation
generalized edema especially around face and lips
pallor/cyanosis
dizziness/fainting
sneezing/tightness in chest/cough
WHEEZING
signs and symptoms of septic shock Correct Answer
WARM SKIN
tachycardia
,low BP
signs and symptoms of psychogenic shock Correct
Answer rapid pulse, normal or low blood pressure
central chemoreceptors Correct Answer Receptors in the
central nervous system that monitor the pH of
cerebrospinal fluid to help regulate ventilation rate.
Where is the best location to obtain a pulse on a pediatric
patient younger than 1 year of age? Correct Answer the
brachial pulse
what is the tripod position? Correct Answer Leaning
forward with arms braced against their knees, chair, or
bed.
This gives them leverage so that their rectus abdominis,
intercostal, and accessory neck muscles all can aid in
expiration.
how do you insert an OPA? Correct Answer Measure OPA
to make sure it is right size.
Open the patient's mouth
Hold the airway upside down and insert it in the patient's
mouth
Rotate the airway 180° until the flange rests on the
patient's lips/teeth
, how do you insert an NPA? Correct Answer With the bevel
turned toward the septum, insert the airway. For left-sided
insertion, insert as you would an OPA, starting off with the
bevel toward the septum and then rotate 180 degrees
indications for OPA: Correct Answer the main indication
for use of an OPA is if a patient is at risk of airway
obstruction due to relaxed upper airway muscles or
blockage of the airway by the tongue.
they can only be used in the unconscious patient to
prevent gagging and vomiting of gastric contents.
contraindications for OPA: Correct Answer Using an OPA
on conscious patient with an intact gag reflex is
contraindicated. Patients that can cough still have a gag
reflex and an OPA should not be used. If the patient has a
foreign body obstructing the airway, an OPA should also
not be used.
indications for NPA: Correct Answer Unconscious casualty
with no respiratory distress or airway obstruction with
intact gag reflex
patients who are clenching their jaw, which makes
inserting an oral airway difficult, and for those who are
semi-conscious and need frequent nasal-tracheal
suctioning.
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