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Cardiopulmonary System - ANSWER-Independent System that consist of: Heart Blood vessels Blood Trachea Blowhole Bronchi Lungs back blows - ANSWER-Use heel and victim should be bent forward at waist If you witness needing cpr - ANSWER-Check scene Check victim Call 911 Start compressions 100 compressions per minute - ANSWER-The rate for performing chest compressions for ALL victims. 6th step of aed - ANSWER-Press shock button heart attack - ANSWER-Shortness of breath Pain ...

What are Piaget's stages of cognitive development? Correct Answer: Sensorimotor (0-2) Preoperational (2-7) Concrete (7-11) Formal (11+) What are the muscles involved in inspiration? Correct Answer: Diaphragm External intercostal muscles: raise the ribs up and out Serrates posterior superior: elevates rib cage Levator costarium brevis: elevates rib cage Levator costarum logies: elevates rib cage What are the muscles involved in expiration? Correct Answer: Internal intercostal m...

EMD Test Questions and Answers 100% Pass All actual response assignments and emergency modes are: A. dictated by the IAEMD council of standards. B. listed on the MPDS response grid. C. predetermined by local medical control and EMS administration. D. Determined by individual EMD's based on the specific needs of each case. C. Predetermined by local medical control and EMS administraton. Medical professionals and communications experts from around the world contribute to the ongoing developm...

CPR and First aid Questions and Answers 2023 how to recognize an emergency look for unusual noises, sights, odors, appearances and behaviors example: screams, breaking glass, crashing metal safety do not risk your own _________________ in orer to rescue or provide first aid to another person Good Samaritan Laws state laws that help protect healthcare professionals and ordinary citizens from liability while giving emergency care to accident victims. You are protected if y...

American Red Cross ACLS Final Exam (Latest 2023/2024) Verified Answers 1. A patient experiences cardiac arrest, and the resuscitation team initiates ventilations using a bag-valve-mask (BVM) resuscitator. The development of which condition during the provision of care would lead the team to suspect that improper BVM technique is being used? Hypertension Esophageal injury Pneumothorax Rib fracture - Pneumothorax Complications can occur with the use of a BVM resuscitator due to improper ...

A 60-year-old man is found to be unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic. You should: Select one: A. start CPR and transport immediately. B. begin CPR until an AED is available. C. withhold CPR until he is defibrillated. D. determine if he has a valid living will. B. begin CPR until an AED is available. Basic life support (BLS) is defined as: Select one: A. basic lifesaving treatment that is performed by bystanders while EMS providers are en route to the scene of an emergency. B. non...

Conscious Choking - Adult and Child - ANSWERS-if the victim cannot cough, speak or breathe: 1. give 5 back blows 2. give 5 abdominal thrusts 3. continue until: -object is dislodged -victim can breathe -victim begins to cough -victim goes unconscious If victim goes unconscious during back blows and abdominal thrusts? (conscious choking) - ANSWERS-begin CPR with compressions Conscious Choking - Infant - ANSWERS-if the infant cannot cough, cry, or breath: 1. care...

A person blows his breath into a straw that is placed in limewater. The limewater becomes cloudy because the person's breath contains A.) carbon dioxide. B.) hydrogen. C.) oxygen. D.) nitrogen.Answer - answer: carbon dioxide. A physician measures the pulse and blood pressure (BP) of all patients on a routine basis. Which of these measurements show the normal BP values for a resting adult patient? A.) 125/95 mm Hg B.) 120/80 mm Hg C.) 100/80 mm Hg D.) 72/120 mm HgAnswer - answer...

How can you best protect yourself from possible bloodborne pathogen transmission when providing care? a. Ask the victim first if they have any communicable diseases. b. Thoroughly wash your hands before providing care. c. Use first aid supplies, such as dressings and bandages, as a barrier when in contact with the victim. d. Use personal protective equipment (PPE), such as disposable gloves and a breathing barrier, when providing care. - D A 12-year-old child at a swim meet grabs the...

A female is unresponsive due to being hit in the head with a board. She has a large hematoma on her forehead. You should Assess her airway Check for a pulse Obtain consent to treat Manually stabilize the spine - Answer Manually stabilize the spine Which is the BEST way to assess breathing in an unconscious patient? Watch for chest rise Apply a pulse oximeter Check for capillary refill Examine the skin color - Answer Watch for chest rise A 10 month old pt has a partial foreig...