HCI Lab Skills

Question 1

Assessment of Lung Sounds: Side Effects

Accepted Answer

None

Question 2

Assessment of Lung Sounds: Therapeutic Effects

Accepted Answer

None

Question 3

Assessment of Vital Signs: Side Effects

Accepted Answer

None

Question 4

BVM: Indications (more than one answer)

Accepted Answer

Any patient needing assistance with breathing rate/depth., Respiratory failure, cardipulmonary arrest, Respiratory distress related to illness or injury.

Question 5

Oral Suctioning: Therapeutic Effects

Accepted Answer

To remove blood,vomitus,fluids,food particles,other objects from the airway

Question 6

Nasopharyngeal Airway Insertion (NPA): Side Effects

Accepted Answer

Obstruction of airway, gagging, vomiting, soft tissue damage

Question 7

Spinal Immobilization- Supine Patient: Therapeutic Effects

Accepted Answer

Spinal immobilization

Question 8

King Airway: Therapeutic Effects

Accepted Answer

To establish a patent and protected airway

Question 9

King Airway: Contraindications (more than one answer)

Accepted Answer

Patients with an intact gag reflex, esophageal disease, under 4&#x27; tall, patients who ingested caustic substances, airway burns, stoma

Question 10

Administration of Nitroglycerin: Side Effects

Accepted Answer

decreased BP, increased heart rate, burning sensation under tongue,headache

Question 11

Spinal Immobilization- Supine Patient: Indications (more than one answer)

Accepted Answer

Head injury, cervical spine injury, unconscious patient of trauma,, Any drowning, near drowning, high voltage electrocution, Patients complaining of neck pain, back pain or neurovascular deficits

Question 12

Spinal Immobilization- Supine Patient: Side Effects

Accepted Answer

Possible spinal cord injury when putting on board, uncomfortable

Question 13

Oxygen Administration: Contraindications

Accepted Answer

None

Question 14

King Airway: Indications (more than one answer)

Accepted Answer

patients with an altered LOC , inability to protect own airway, in cardiac arrest, in acute or impending respiratory failure, respiratory arrest (burns)

Question 15

Administration of Nitroglycerin: Therapeutic Effects (more than one answer)

Accepted Answer

Descreases the workload of the heart, Increases blood flow and oxygen supply, Reduces cardia related chest pain by dialating the coronary arteries

Question 16

CPAP: Indications (more than one answer)

Accepted Answer

able to follow commands, has O2 SAT less than 90%, Respiratory insufficiency, pulmonary edema bronchoconstrictive disease

Question 17

AED: Side Effects (select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

Asystole,AED can&#x27;t effectively analyze if movement of patient or during CPR

Question 18

Epi Pen: Therapeutic Effects (more than one answer)

Accepted Answer

Works to reverse swelling and hives., Epi is a drug used for treatment of severe allergic reactions., Mimics the response of the sympathetic nervous system., It quickly constricts blood vessels to improve BP, improve breathing.

Question 19

King Airway: Side Effects (select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

Reflex bradycardia and hypoxia, Gastric distension, broken teeth or dentures, soft tissue trauma

Question 20

AED: Therapeutic Effects

Accepted Answer

Restores normal cardiac function by terminating v-fib or ventricular tachy

Question 21

Blood Glucose: Indications

Accepted Answer

altered mental status, confusion, suspected hyper and hypoglycemia

Question 22

Helmet Removal: Side Effects

Accepted Answer

Improper removal can cause further injury to the spine.

Question 23

Epi Pen: Side Effects

Accepted Answer

Tachycardia,Pallor,Dizziness,Chest Pain,Headache,Nausea,Vomiting,Excitable

Question 24

Blood Glucose: Therapeutic Effects

Accepted Answer

To determine a patient&#x27;s blood glucose level

Question 25

Epi Pen: Indications

Accepted Answer

Signs of anaphylaxis, it is prescribed, ordered by medical control

Question 26

CPAP: Therapeutic Effects

Accepted Answer

Prevents the collapse of alveoli and pharyngeal structures between breaths

Question 27

Oral Suctioning: Indications

Accepted Answer

Patients with blood, vomitus, food particles, or objects in the airway

Question 28

Blood Glucose: Contraindications (more than one answer)

Accepted Answer

Contamination of equipment, device not calibrated (inaccurate reading), Using venous blood when device calls for capillary blood

Question 29

Nasopharyngeal Airway Insertion (NPA): Indications (more than one answer)

Accepted Answer

Patients who cannot receive an oral airway due to clenched teeth (trimus), Patients who bite or those unable to tolerate an OPA

Question 30

AED: Indications

Accepted Answer

All age appropriate patients who are unresponsive, apneic, no circulation

Question 31

Assessment of Lung Sounds: Contraindications

Accepted Answer

None

Question 32

Oxygen Administration: Safety Precautions (more than one answer)

Accepted Answer

Never stand a cylinder upright., Keep petroleum products away from pressurized oxygen, do not smoke., Store below 125*F, use a properly fitting regulator, keep all valves closed

Question 33

Oral Suctioning: Contraindications

Accepted Answer

None

Question 34

Assessment of Vital Signs: Indications

Accepted Answer

All patients the EMT is called to treat

Question 35

Nasopharyngeal Airway Insertion (NPA): Therapeutic Effects

Accepted Answer

To provide an open airway

Question 36

BVM: Contraindications

Accepted Answer

None

Question 37

Blood Glucose: Side Effects

Accepted Answer

None

Question 38

BVM: Therapeutic Effects

Accepted Answer

Permits delivery of high concentrations of oxygen to the patient

Question 39

CPAP: Contraindications (more than one answer)

Accepted Answer

unconsciousness, full cardiopulmonary arrest, Pneumothorax,shock,hypotension,apnea,

Question 40

Helmet Removal: Contraindications (more than one answer)

Accepted Answer

if the helmet fits, no impending airway/breathing problems, doesn&#x27;t interfere with ability to assess airway and breathing, removal would cause further injury, you can immobilize spine w/ helmet on

Question 41

Epi Pen: Contraindications

Accepted Answer

If any one of the indications aren&#x27;t met

Question 42

Oral Suctioning: Side Effects

Accepted Answer

Hypoxia, reflex bradycardia, soft tissue damage

Question 43

CPAP: Side Effects

Accepted Answer

Barotrauma, Gastric Distention, Pneumothorax, Hypotension

Question 44

What is a critical for all skills?

Accepted Answer

take or verbalize BSI

Question 45

Assessment of Vital Signs: Therapeutic Effects

Accepted Answer

None

Question 46

Assessment of Vital Signs: Contraindications

Accepted Answer

Avoid taking BP...injured extremities, side of mastectomy or dialysis shunt

Question 47

Helmet Removal: Therapeutic Effects

Accepted Answer

To remove a safety helmet without causing further injury to the spine

Question 48

Administration of Nitroglycerin: Contraindications (more than one answer)

Accepted Answer

Has already taken 3 doses,has taken sexual enhancements w/in the last 72hrs, BP below 100mmHg systolic, suspected head injury, is an infant or child

Question 49

AED: Contraindications (more than one answer)

Accepted Answer

Chest hair is too much for pads to make contact., Pads placed over medical patches and pacemakers., Diminished LOC, signs of circulation, cardiac arrest from blood clots., If all are in contact with water or metal.

Question 50

Nasopharyngeal Airway Insertion (NPA): Contraindications

Accepted Answer

Patients who exhibit signs of basilar skull or facial fractures.

Question 51

Oxygen Administration: Indications

Accepted Answer

Cardiac & respiratory arrest,hypoxia,altered mental, shock, diff breathing

Question 52

BVM: Side Effects (more than one answer)

Accepted Answer

Gastric distention and vomiting due to excessive airway pressure, Gastric distention and vomiting improper head positioning., Gastric distention and vomiting due to excessive tidal volume

Question 53

Administration of Nitroglycerin: Indications

Accepted Answer

Chest pain, has prescribed nitro, approval from medical control

Question 54

Oxygen Administration: Therapeutic Effects

Accepted Answer

Permits delivery of high concentrations of oxygen to the patient.

Question 55

Assessment of Lung Sounds: Indications (more than one answer)

Accepted Answer

A method of assessing the placement of an airway adjunct., Patients in respiratory distress.

Question 56

Oxygen Administration: Side Effects

Accepted Answer

Respiratory depression/arrest in patients w/ COPD

Question 57

Spinal Immobilization- Supine Patient: Contraindications

Accepted Answer

None

Question 58

Helmet Removal: Indications (more than one answer)

Accepted Answer

if it doesn&#x27;t fit well, interferes w/ spinal immpbilization., if patient is in cardiac arrest, removal of shoulder pads is needed., if it interferes w/ your ability to assess/manage the airway & breathing.

HCI Lab Skills

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HCI Lab Skills

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