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1) What over-the-counter liquid contains isopropyl alcohol? 2) Why is isopropyl alcohol dangerous?

1) What over-the-counter liquid contains isopropyl alcohol? 2) Why is isopropyl alcohol dangerous?. 1) Some rubbing alcohol 2) It causes respiratory depression/arrest with relatively low blood levels, as well as causing resp. or G.I. hemorrhage.

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1) What over-the-counter liquid contains isopropyl alcohol? 2) Why is isopropyl alcohol dangerous?

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  1. 1) What over-the-counter liquid contains isopropyl alcohol?2) Why is isopropyl alcohol dangerous?

  2. 1) Some rubbing alcohol2) It causes respiratory depression/arrest with relatively low blood levels, as well as causing resp. or G.I. hemorrhage

  3. When one “checks leads” in early asystole, what are you looking for?

  4. Evidence of V. Fib in leads I or III(also to make sure they’re attached!)

  5. What are the classic VS changes associated with increased ICP?

  6. decreased pulseincreased BPaltered respiratory pattern

  7. Haldol and Prolixin are what class of drug?

  8. Phenothiazine

  9. Name two reasons why some drowning victims are able to tolerate anoxia for longer periods of time than other victims are.

  10. 1) Cold water decreases body temp ==> decreases metabolism and O2 requirements2) No struggling equals lower O2 need3) Diving reflex (bradycardia)

  11. Describe Cheyne-Stokes respirations

  12. A cycle of:-Gradual increase in respiratory rate and depth- Gradual decrease in rate and depth-Period of apnea

  13. What is the most reliable sign of imminent delivery of a baby?

  14. Crowning

  15. What are five reasons that you may not feel a carotid pulse with CPR chest compressions?

  16. 1) tension pneumothorax2) pulmonary embolus3) cardiac tamponade4) poor CPR technique5) hypovolemia

  17. What is the normal total blood volume in an adult?

  18. 5-6 liters(10-12 pints)

  19. In what group of people is sickle cell anemia most common?

  20. African AmericansMediterranean

  21. What is the basic pathology of sickle cell crisis?

  22. Occlusion of circulation by sickled cells

  23. What is the pre-hospital treatment for sickle cell?

  24. Oxygen • Pulse oximetry • IV • Possibly pain meds

  25. Name one symptom (other than high BP) that is associated with hypertensive crisis

  26. Headachechange in LOCblurred vision

  27. Fill in the blanks:1) 1 inch = _______cm2) 1mg = _______mcg3) _____kg= _____lb

  28. 1) 2.542) 10003) 1kg= 2.2lb

  29. Why is it important not to place a pregnant woman in a supine position?

  30. In the supine position, the fetus presses on the mother’s inferior vena cava, which decreases venous return to the heart, which decreases maternal BP.

  31. What is the primary treatment for anaphylaxis?

  32. Support the ABC’s !!Ok, so it was kind of a trick question……What is the secondary treatment?

  33. IV (large bore)Epinephrine—0.3 mg. 1:1000 SQ

  34. List (in order) the possible events of a typical Grand Mal seizure.

  35. -aura-loss of consciousness-tonic contractions-clonic contractions-(loss of bladder control)-post-ictal

  36. If a pregnant woman has hypertension and edema of the face and hands:1) What is the name of this complication of pregnancy?2) What further complication should you prepare for?

  37. 1) toxemia or pre-eclampsia 2) seizures

  38. A cardiac arrest produces metabolic acidosis.1) What are the two primary means to treat this?2) Which of the two is most important?

  39. 1) Hyperventilation and Sodium Bicarbonate2) Hyperventilation

  40. Name three precipitating events/pt. history which are associated with pulmonary embolus

  41. -pregnancy-birth control pills-recent surgery-prolonged immobility-CHF-atrial fibrillation-thrombophlebitis-obesity-varicose veins-Fx of large bone

  42. What is the wound called when tissue is torn, forming a flap?

  43. avulsion

  44. Name the acid-base abnormality caused by:1) hyperventilation2) CNS depression3) diabetic coma

  45. 1) respiratory alkalosis2) respiratory acidosis3) metabolic acidosis

  46. What percent of this patient’s body surface is burned?[ ///= burns]

  47. 27% BSA

  48. When caring for a woman in labor with a prolapsed cord, what is the most important aspect of treatment? (If no pulse is present in cord)

  49. Push back on the presenting part with your hand to relieve pressure on the cord.

  50. What is the meaning of this symbol?>

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