Advanced Airway Management Quiz

<p>Spraying each nostril with PHENYLEPHRINE 1-2 sprays . (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To maximize the patient's oxygen saturation and reserve. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It suggests the patient may be experiencing severe hypotension and requires immediate intervention. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>4 J/kg to 10 J/kg until conversion occurs. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nasotracheal intubation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>4th intercostal space, mid-axillary line within the 'triangle of safety' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The patient requires immediate intervention. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The insertion site must be above the nipple line. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It only occurs after other compensations have failed. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Traumatic cardiac arrest with suspected chest or abdominal trauma. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It minimizes the risk of damaging vital neurovascular structures. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patient has normal vital signs including SpO2. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To facilitate accurate assessment of the patient's baseline physiological status. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Apply a tourniquet proximal to the bleeding site. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Immediately prepare for advanced airway management. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bleeding has stopped (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hemorrhage occurring at the junction of an extremity with the torso, and/or the base of the neck. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When bleeding is not controlled with the first tourniquet. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A minor (&lt;18 years) trauma patient found pulseless and apneic following a motor vehicle accident. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Address the junctional hemorrhage first with wound packing, then apply a traction splint to the femur fracture if possible. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Apply a second tourniquet side-by-side and proximal to the first tourniquet, ensuring it is tightened until bleeding ceases. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Completing the EMS patient care record. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When a patient is evaluated and released at the scene with no further medical intervention needed. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Checking the medication's clarity and expiration date. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When a patient has total airway obstruction or cannot be adequately ventilated by other means. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A patient experiencing bronchospasm unresponsive to medication. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Contact medical control for further orders and guidance regarding the allergy. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Contact medical control for authorization to perform a surgical cricothyroidotomy, given the inability to identify landmarks for the needle approach. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The document does not offer specific recommendations for triage of hemorrhage control in mass casualty situations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Allergic Reaction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Page 80 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Smoke Inhalation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Page 27 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Formulary (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>January 6, 2025 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pages 74-75 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sepsis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Procedures Protocols (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Epistaxis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>STEMI (Suspected) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Formulary (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bottom of each page (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both A and B depending on the specific situation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The difference signifies an adaptation informed by contemporary medical evidence or local system needs, necessitating a thorough review by practitioners to ensure continued alignment with best practices. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If the patient is unstable, showing signs of mental status changes or lack of a palpable radial pulse. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Etomidate 0.15 mg/kg IV/IO (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Continue with a general adult assessment. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>12 mg (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wide complex tachycardia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Electrolyte imbalance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Medications and diet (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chest Pain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>QRS interval ≤ 0.11 seconds (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hypothyroidism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rapid IVP/IO (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They increase sympathetic nervous system stimulation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Changes in mental status (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Perform immediate synchronized cardioversion. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Digoxin, because it can enhance conduction down the accessory pathway, potentially leading to ventricular fibrillation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The process of providing supplemental oxygen to patients.

Bag-Valve-Mask; used to provide positive pressure ventilation.

Insertion of a device to secure airway above the glottis.

Conditions where nasotracheal intubation should not be performed.

Providing oxygen before intubation to improve outcomes.

Guidelines for transporting patients with traumatic injuries.

Guidelines for transporting patients with burn injuries.

Guidelines for addressing cardiac arrest in children.

Low blood pressure along with indicators of shock such as tachycardia or altered mental status.

Continued low oxygen saturation (SpO2 < 94%) despite oxygen therapy.

Bulging veins in the neck indicating increased central venous pressure.

Increased breathing rate indicating respiratory distress.

Displacement of the trachea suggesting tension pneumothorax or lung collapse.

Emergency procedure to relieve tension pneumothorax by inserting a needle into the pleural space.

Primary site is the 4th intercostal space in the mid-axillary line of the affected side.

Ensure patient assessment including vital signs and appropriate device use; document findings.

A documentation form that must be completed within four hours of clearing a call.

A form that must be completed and given to the patient for their records.

The procedure for administering medication to patients by EMS personnel.

An emergency airway procedure for patients with total airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation.

A condition where the airway is completely blocked, preventing breathing.

A situation where a patient cannot be effectively ventilated by any emergency procedure.

Situations where the cricothyroidotomy should not be performed, such as inability to identify landmarks.

A medical procedure to secure the airway by inserting a tube into the trachea.

The methods used to stop excessive bleeding in a patient.

Conditions that must be met for a patient to receive hemorrhage control.

Conditions that prevent a patient from receiving hemorrhage control.

A method used to apply pressure to stop bleeding from an extremity.

Bleeding occurring where limbs connect to the torso or neck.

A method of controlling bleeding by placing sterile material into a wound.

The level of care and decision-making permitted for Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics.

Initial evaluation of an adult patient's condition.

Comprehensive evaluation of traumatic injuries in adults.

Assessment and care for non-traumatic chest pain.

Body's extreme response to infection leading to tissue damage.

Guidelines for managing non-traumatic cardiac arrest.

Condition caused by disrupted blood flow to the brain.

A state of difficulty in breathing indicating urgency.

An exaggerated immune response to allergens.

Change in a patient’s awareness or cognition.

Protocols for assessing and alleviating patient pain.

Protocols for treating various degrees of thermal injuries.

Emergency procedures for newborns needing immediate care.

Life-threatening condition where blood flow is insufficient.

Health issues arising from prolonged heat exposure.

Protocols for assisting or controlling a patient’s breathing.

A procedure that delivers a shock to the heart in sync with the R wave of the ECG to restore normal rhythm.

A therapeutic procedure to restore normal heart rhythm using electrical shocks or medications.

Medication use to relax and relieve pain during procedures like cardioversion.

An antiarrhythmic medication used for various heart rhythm issues, often administered IV during emergencies.

A medication that can rapidly slow heart rate, used in cases of certain types of tachycardia.

Tachycardia (heart rate >150) where the patient displays stable vital signs and mental status.

Tachycardia with mental status changes or absence of palpable pulse indicating urgent action needed.

Alterations in consciousness or awareness; a sign of severe tachycardia or other conditions.

A type of tachycardia characterized by a QRS duration of ≥0.12 seconds, may indicate serious issues.

Tachycardia with QRS duration of ≤0.11 seconds, generally less serious than wide complex.

A specific type of polymorphic ventricular tachycardia characterized by a changing QRS morphology.

A type of ventricular tachycardia where the QRS complexes are of uniform shape and size.

A device used to continuously assess heart activity for abnormalities during tachycardia.

Obtaining access to a blood vessel to administer fluids or medications rapidly.

Reviewing patient's medical history for potential causes of tachycardia, including medications or health conditions.