Splinting - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

West Coast EMT Block 2 Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass A 30-year-old male was rescued after being lost in the woods for approximately 18 hours. The outside temperature is 30°F (-1°C). He is immediately placed in the warmed ambulance, where you perform a primary assessment. He is unresponsive, pale, and apneic. You should: Select one: A. assess for a carotid pulse for up to 60 seconds. B. apply chemical heat packs to his groin and axillae. C. apply an AED and assess his cardiac rhythm...

Splint - Answer-any tangible appliance to the body Orthosis - Answer-medically applied appliance for a specific purpose History of orthotics - Answer-- Orthotics have been used for centuries - Plastics became the material of choice in the 1930's and 40's - By the 1990's the market was saturated with various materials - Rivets have been replaced with Velcro as a fastener - Velcro ("velvet"/ "crochet") was invented by George de Mestral (Swedish entrepreneur) in1948 and patented in 19...

TNCC 9th Edition 2023 What are the greatest risks for transport? - CORRECT ANSWER-Loss of airway patency, displaced obstructive tubes lines or catheters, dislodge splinting devices, need to replace or reinforce dressings, deterioration in patient status change in vital signs or level of consciousness, injury to the patient and/or team members According to newtons law which of these two force is greater: size or force? - CORRECT ANSWER-Neither. For each force there is an equal and opposit...

NBRC TMC/CRT/RRT EXAM LATEST 2023- 2024 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |AGRADE After a patient undergoes a thoracentesis, the respiratory therapist notes that the obtained pleural fluid is clear with a slight straw color. This fluid is most likely the result of A. empyema. B. congestive heart failure. C. lung carcinoma. D. hemothorax. - ANSWER- B. congestive heart failure. Which of the following would be most important to evaluate for a patient who is entering a smoking cessation p...

Orthopedic Technologist Certification Exam: Casting & Splinting 2023 already passedBi-valving - correct answer Involves cutting the cast as for removal, and slightly separating edges with a cast splitter. Used when causing discomfort but NOT compromising NV status. Uni-valving - correct answer Involves making a single cut in the cast. Used when causing discomfort but NOT compromising NV status. Valving should be used if..... - correct answer ....surgery is in the near future. ....pt is un...

A 30-year-old male was rescued after being lost in the woods for approximately 18 hours. The outside temperature is 30°F (-1°C). He is immediately placed in the warmed ambulance, where you perform a primary assessment. He is unresponsive, pale, and apneic. You should: Select one: A. assess for a carotid pulse for up to 60 seconds. B. apply chemical heat packs to his groin and axillae. C. apply an AED and assess his cardiac rhythm. D. open his airway and give two rescue breaths. - ANS A...

West Coast EMT Block 2 Exam Questions and Answers A 30-year-old male was rescued after being lost in the woods for approximately 18 hours. The outside temperature is 30°F (-1°C). He is immediately placed in the warmed ambulance, where you perform a primary assessment. He is unresponsive, pale, and apneic. You should: Select one: A. assess for a carotid pulse for up to 60 seconds. B. apply chemical heat packs to his groin and axillae. C. apply an AED and assess his cardiac rhythm. D. open...

SNHD Protocols Latest Version Graded A+ SOP Scope of practice SOP. Medications Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's) can provide. Acetylsalicylic Acid (aspirin). Activated Charcoal. Bronchodilator Metered Dose Inhaler. Epinephrine Auto-injector. Glucose - oral. Nitroglycerin. SOP. Skills Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) can perform. Airway adjunct - NPA. Airway adjunct - OPA/NPA. Airway suction. Cervical stabilization. CPR. Defibrillation - AE...

2024 NSG 526 Exam 2 Study Guide Questions and Answers 100% Verified *Orthotics* - CORRECT ANSWER-- Know the general categories to describe orthotics and the purpose of each type - Recommend orthotics for painful joints, tissue protection and immobilize for healing - Understand principle of splinting fewest joints possible - Describe appropriate angle of pull (90 degree) and rationale - Understand principles related to materials, fit, and safety What is the purpose for splinting? - CORRE...

Study Guide for SNHD Protocols Final Certification Exam Q&A SOP - CORRECT ANSWER-Scope of practice SOP. Medications Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's) can provide. - CORRECT ANSWER-Acetylsalicylic Acid (aspirin). Activated Charcoal. Bronchodilator Metered Dose Inhaler. Epinephrine Auto-injector. Glucose - oral. Nitroglycerin. SOP. Skills Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) can perform. - CORRECT ANSWER-Airway adjunct - NPA. Airway adjunct - OPA/NPA. Airway suction. Cervic...