Exam 4 Review PDF

Miriam - CIC Exam # 4 Review MOI vs. NOI and their importance Definition of hypoxia HIV and hepatitis: how to protect yourself from them Signs, symptoms and causes of an AMI vs. Angina Know the steps of seizures and the different kinds Upper and lower GI blee...

Miriam - CIC Exam # 4 Review MOI vs. NOI and their importance Definition of hypoxia HIV and hepatitis: how to protect yourself from them Signs, symptoms and causes of an AMI vs. Angina Know the steps of seizures and the different kinds Upper and lower GI bleed signs and symptoms Passageway of the blood and circulatory system Steps of splinting and what to do when lacking a pulse prior or during splinting OPA vs. NPA indications and contraindications Signs and symptoms of respiratory distress, know the different sounds Rule of Nines Definition of Epistaxis and treatment Treatment for wheezing CPR rates and ratios for all age groups, with or without being intubated Treatment for cold related emergencies when long transport time Treatment for hypothermia and hyperthermia, localized vs. generalized Treatment for hypothermia and hyperthermia, conscious vs. unconscious Parts of the spinal column and associated injuries Definition of fontanelles Know when to splint and what to include in the splint, position of function Signs, symptoms, causes and treatment for epiglottitis Signs, symptoms, causes and treatment for croup Signs, symptoms, causes and treatment for meningitis Different types of strokes: signs, symptoms and treatment Treatment for active stroke Treatment for active seizure Know how insulin works and what happens if the body doesn’t have it Order or MPA and TPA, know what should be during each part Signs, symptoms, causes and treatment for anaphylaxis  Miriam - CIC Definition of dysuria Definition of dysphagia Definition of dyspnea Signs and symptoms of child and elderly abuse, know when to report it Different types of shock, their associated signs/symptoms and treatments Know what causes wheezing and how to treat Procedure for helmet removal and which to remove Nitroglycerin: indications, contraindications and how it works External vs. internal bleeding control Triage tagging and order of transport Signs, symptoms, causes and treatment for cardiac tamponade Signs, symptoms, causes and treatment for commotio cordis Signs, symptoms, causes and treatment for hyperglycemia vs. hyperglycemia TPA vs. MPA, know what to do when you have both Treatment for abdominal pain Types of seizures Steps of child delivery and placenta Know what PCR stands for and its importance Know how and when to suction Preeclampsia vs. severe preeclampsia vs. eclampsia Definition of placenta previa Definition of placenta abruptio Chest compression site for all age groups Definition of hematemesis Definition of hemoptysis Definition of hematuria Signs and symptoms of CHF Signs and symptoms of coronary artery disease Definition of gastric distention Signs and symptoms of emphysema Signs and symptoms of asthma  Miriam - CIC Signs and symptoms of pneumonia Signs and symptoms of chronic bronchitis Common injuries for each age group Steps of hypothermic emergencies and treatment Know the following mnemonics: AVPU, GCS, PAT, APGAR, GEMS Know the 5 methods of heat loss Respiratory and ventilatory rates for all age groups Steps of KED and when to use it Know appropriate PPE for all scenarios (OB, TB, bleeds…) Know how to ventilate with a tracheostomy Danger of carbon monoxide Signs and symptoms of breathing inadequacies Chest compression depth for all ages Know the bones of the skull Signs and symptoms of head injuries, know the vital signs Mnemonic STOPPED Importance of assessing mental status Importance of getting baseline vitals When to check PERRL When to give epinephrine, dosage and how it works Normal breathing stimulus vs. hypoxic drive KED vs. rapid extrication Know the difference between referred pain, phantom pain, rebound tenderness Definition of guarding Pregnancy position for delivery and for complications Compensated vs. decompensated shock, know the vital signs When to assess capillary refill and what it indicates Different types of pneumothoraces Definition and causes of a flail chest When and how to apply a tourniquet Precautions for hazmat emergencies  Miriam - CIC Know when to ventilate or begin CPR for neonatal resuscitation Treatment for bites and stings FBAO steps for conscious and unconscious patients Know what to assess stroke patients for Ligament vs. tendon Treatment for eye injuries GOOD LUCK!!