Emt Fisdap Final Study Guide Rated A+

BSi PPE for profuse bleeding {Ans: Gloves, eye protection, mask}TIA {Ans: mimic stroke, symptoms go away in 24 hours}Nebulizer flow rate {Ans: 6-8 lpm}aorta dissection {Ans: tearing pain to the back}Quaility improvement for EMS {Ans: critiquing what went well and what could be improved upon, internal and external review}Rapid extraction {Ans: can be necessary even if CSPine is indicated}crackles {Ans: (rales) abnormal, discontinuous, adventitious lung sounds heard on inspiration lower airway}important stroke question to ask {Ans: when was the last time they were seen normal}hypothermia treatment {Ans: remove from cold, take off wet clothing, wrap in blankets, severe cases EMS ASAP}Signs of imminent delivery {Ans: Crowning, Urge to bear down or go to the bathroom, "It's Coming", and Contractions of increased frequency & intensity.}Signs and symptoms of epiglottitis {Ans: Sudden onset, high fever "Hot-potato" voice Dysphagia, drooling No cough Prefers to sit upright, lean forward (tripod position) Appears toxic and stridulous}spleen {Ans: -Upper left of the abdomen, behind the stomach and below diaphragm. -Lymphoid tissue -Blood vessels are *connected* to the spleen by *splenic sinuses*. -*Function*: Filter unwanted materials from the blood (including old RBC) and to help