Term
| what tools do we use to assess breath, look, listen, feel. |
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Definition
| Auscultate with stethoscope |
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| What do we look for when assessing someones airway? |
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Definition
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| what is the presence of air in the soft tissue called? |
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Definition
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| Respiratory rate of an Adult |
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Definition
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| Respiratory rate of a child |
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Definition
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| Respiratory rate of a infant |
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Definition
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| What is the number one cause of cardiac arrest in a patient? |
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Definition
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Term
| unwitnessed and unconscious patient, what your initial airway intervention. |
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Definition
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| Atruamaatic SOB patient what the first thing you assess for respiratory? |
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Definition
| Rate and quality of respiration |
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Term
| Preference in airway intervention |
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Definition
| Pocket mask. mouth to mask |
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Term
| order in setting up oxygen delivery to patent |
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Definition
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Definition
Single rescuer 30-2
2 rescuer infant 15-2 |
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| Liter flow for O2 devices |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| only what you can see, only on the way out, no more than 15 seconds |
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Term
| Contra-indications for NPA OPA |
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Definition
OPA- Gag reflex
NPA- head injury |
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Term
| How many CC's of air does a BVM hold? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| left lung(lobe) has 2 right(lobe) has three |
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| Order of airway treatment on trauma Pt. |
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Definition
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Term
| O2 concentration on nasal canula |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| corner of the mouth to the base of the ear |
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Term
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Definition
| Corner of the nose to the ear lobe |
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Term
| How much air does an O2 tank typically hold |
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Definition
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Term
| How does a NRB mask work? |
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Definition
| The Pt. breaths O2 in and the 1 way valve allows air to be exhaled and not breathed again |
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Term
| Before admin of nitro what should you check? |
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Definition
BP and it has to be greater than 100 systolic
See if they are on any contra-medications |
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Term
| Non-exertion onset chest pain, most likely? |
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Definition
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Term
| How much nitro can be administered? |
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Definition
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Term
| Aspirin contra-indications? |
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Definition
| Asthma, allergies, bleeding disorders, blood thinners, or prego |
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Term
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Definition
refer to cardiogenic-shock
Confusion or lack of alertness
Loss of consciousness
A sudden and ongoing rapid heartbeat
Sweating
Pale skin
A weak pulse
Rapid breathing
Decreased or no urine output
Cool hands and feet |
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Term
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Definition
| Chest pain, weakness, SOB, NV, Diaphoresis, pain radiating to the jaw and arms |
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Term
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Definition
usually blockage
Arteriosclerosis- Hardening of the elasticity in large arteries in the body
Atherosclerosis- Build up of plaque in the walls of vessels |
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Term
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Definition
| SOB, orthopnea (liquid in the lungs), JVD, Rapid/shallow respiration, anxiety, lung sounds, pink frothy sputum, pedal edema. |
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Term
| Presenting rhythm in cardiac arrest |
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Definition
| Ventricular fibrilliation |
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Term
| Pulse-less, ventricular tachycardia what should you do? |
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Definition
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Term
| Pt. with chest pain goes cyanotic and apnic what is first intervention? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
Angina- Exertion onset, last >30 mins treat with rest and O2
AMI- Non-exertion onset, last <15 mins, treat with MONA(Morphine, O2, Nitro, Aspirin) |
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Term
| What is the patho-physiology of an emphysema Pt. |
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Definition
| loss of elasticity in aveoli causing air trapping. |
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Term
| What is the patho-physiology of a CHF Pt. |
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Definition
| Occurs when >25% of left ventricle is damaged and heart cant pump blood effectively |
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Term
| Why don't you typically defibrillate a pediatric Pt. |
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Definition
| Usually fixing the airway/ breathing fixes the problem |
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Term
| What is the artery of sudden death? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
Normal to rapid, deep respiratoins
pale, moist skin
diaphoresis, dizziness, headache
rapid pulse |
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Term
| What questions do you ask diabetics? |
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Definition
do you take insulin?
have you taken your usual dose for today?
have you eaten normally today?
had any illness? been more active? stress?
what do you think is wrong? |
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Term
| Field delivery complications |
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Definition
Give O2 and transport,
Placenta previa, Abruto placenta, Prolapsed cord, Nuchal cord (wrapped around the neck), meconium (fecal matter), breech delivery, limb presentation, enraptured amniotic sac. |
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Term
| Aphasia (disarthria, Dysphasisa) |
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Definition
| Patient is unable to speak. |
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Term
| S/S of TIA (transient ischemic attack-mini stroke) |
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Definition
| (CVA cerebral vascular accident- interruption of blood flow to the brain that results in loss of brain function) |
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Term
| Order of interventions for Pt. with dizziness and near syncope |
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Definition
O2(goal is 94%)
Call ALS
Loose clothing around the neck
lay flat (supine)
treat for fall injuries if the fell. |
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Term
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Definition
| low electrolytes (sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium) and over exertion. |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| Patho-physiology of Anaphlaxsis |
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Definition
Immune response
extreme allergic reaction
vasodilation of vessels, constriction of bronchi-oles, decreased CO2. |
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Term
| Hypoxic drive of a cold Pt. |
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Definition
| amount of O2 insted of CO2 |
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Term
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Definition
| Proventil, Ventolin, Alupent |
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Term
| Pediatric assessment triangle (PAT) |
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Definition
Assess TICLS (Tone,Interactivity,Consolability, Look, Speech)
Work of breathing
circulation to skin |
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Term
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Definition
1st onset contractions, end cervical dilation "bloody show"
2nd end with delivery of baby
3rd delivery of placenta |
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Term
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Definition
| PP- Placenta attaches to uterus over cervical opening, bleeding, 3rd tri. |
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Term
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Definition
| Premature separation of the placenta from uterus wall, bleeding 3rd tri. |
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Term
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Definition
| Egg in implanted outside the uterus in fallopian tube, w or w/o bleeding. |
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Term
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Definition
| contractions lasting 30 sec- 1 min, every 2-3 mins. delivery may be imminent. |
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Term
| S/S of dehydration in Pediatrics |
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Definition
| Diarrhea, vomiting, dry lips and gums decreases in saliva, fewer diapers during the day. |
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Term
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Definition
| sudden increase in body to temp due to fever |
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Term
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Definition
| Proventil, Ventolin, Alupent |
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Term
| Pediatric assessment triangle (PAT) |
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Definition
Assess TICLS (Tone,Interactivity,Consolability, Look, Speech)
Work of breathing
circulation to skin |
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Term
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Definition
1st onset contractions, end cervical dilation "bloody show"
2nd end with delivery of baby
3rd delivery of placenta |
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Term
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Definition
| PP- Placenta attaches to uterus over cervical opening, bleeding, 3rd tri. |
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Term
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Definition
| Premature separation of the placenta from uterus wall, bleeding 3rd tri. |
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Term
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Definition
| Egg in implanted outside the uterus in fallopian tube, w or w/o bleeding. |
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Term
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Definition
| contractions lasting 30 sec- 1 min, every 2-3 mins. delivery may be imminent. |
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Term
| S/S of dehydration in Pediatrics |
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Definition
| Diarrhea, vomiting, dry lips and gums decreases in saliva, fewer diapers during the day. |
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Term
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Definition
| sudden increase in body to temp due to fever |
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Term
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Definition
Arms=9%
Head=9%
Upper Chest=9%
Lower Chest=9%
Upper Back=9%
Lower back=9%
LEGS=9% EACH!
Groin=1% |
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Term
| How to treat evulsions of the scalp |
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Definition
| put the flap back and apply dressing |
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Term
| Who gets rapid Trauma assessment? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| Cover with moist sterell dressing than dry on top |
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Term
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Definition
Compensated shock
Decompensated
Irreversable |
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Term
| Order of shock findings in Pt. |
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Definition
| ALOC, Pale cool clammy skin, nausea vomiting, vital signs change, others such as thirst dilated pupils and cyanosis |
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Term
| When do you do a detailed exam? |
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Definition
| on the way to the hospital. |
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Term
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Definition
ALOC
Headache
Unequal pupils
Slurred speech
N/V |
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Term
| what do you do with an amputated body part? |
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Definition
| Wrap in sterile dressing place in plastic bag and place in cool container |
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Term
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Definition
| air is in the plural space |
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Term
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Definition
| 2 or more broken ribs in three or more places. |
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Term
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Definition
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Definition
Head=7%
ARMS=9%
Front torso=18%
Back torso=18%
Legs=16% each
Groin=1% |
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Term
| Components of the Glasgow Coma Scale |
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Definition
Eyes-4
Motor-6
Speech-5
EMS465 |
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Term
| what do you do after GCS? |
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Definition
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Term
| where do you park at a HAZ MAT scene? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
Safety
Isolate and deny entry
Notification |
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Term
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Definition
Exclusion Zone (chemical is handled)
Contamination Reduction Zone (decontamination)
Support Zone- EMS |
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Term
| Written consent for treatment? |
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Definition
| Advance directive: Written document that specifies medical treatment for Pt. |
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Term
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Definition
The system of tagging Patients according to a series of questions.
GREEN - Minor injury (walking wounded)
YELLOW - Delayed- can wait
RED - Immediate!
BLACK - Deceased
remember 30 to 2 can do |
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Term
| Randolph Mantooth played what part on the show emergency? |
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Definition
| Paramedic John Gage (131 episodes) 1972-1979 |
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