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WEMT Jeopardy Q and A's

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General Adaptation Syndrome   This is the body’s three-stage response to stress.  
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Direct pressure   This is the first step in controlling bleeding  
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Hemophilia   A disease that is characterized by a lack of clotting agents in the blood  
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Slander   Defaming a person’s character or reputation verbally is called _____ and may result in prosecution.  
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Frostbite   The bite of this shy spider can cause severe localized tissue damage.  
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Appendicitis   CC: Pain in Abdomen O: Slow P: Provokes rebound & heel strike Q: RLQ S: 8-10 T: Constant  
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Dislocation   This injury involves the displacement of the bone in a joint.  
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Head higher than feet.   This is the proper orientation of a PT on a backboard when ascending or descending stairs or steep slopes.  
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Profanity   Use of this type of language on the radio is a violation of FCC regulations.  
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GEMS Geriatric Environmental Medical Sex (social)   This four letter acronym is a diagnostic tool that helps assess the condition of geriatric patients.  
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Police   Controlling a violent mentally-ill patient is the responsibility of these public servants.  
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Croup   This is an infection of the airway below the level of the vocal chords, usually casued by a virus, characterized by a barking cough.  
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Vertex, Breech, Limb and Prolapsed.   These are four possible birth presentations. Three of which are considered rare.  
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The first dislocation of that joint in PTs history; and a dislocation that can’t be reduced   Any dislocations that meet these two criteria are grounds for immediate evac.  
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A reactive airway disease characterized by constricted bronchi, increased mucus production and bronchial edema.   A reactive airway disease characterized by constricted bronchi, increased mucus production and bronchial edema.  
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The recovery position   You are alone, your PT is unconscious and has a MOI for spine, this is the final step you take before going for help.  
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AED   A small computer that analyzes electrical signals from the heart and administers an electrical shock.  
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Gloves and Eye protection   The minimum standard of BSI for all PT care.  
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CSMs, evaluating circulation, sensation and movement in extremities   The steps in assessing neurovascular status used before and after the application of any splint.  
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In line traction.   The act of pulling on a body structure in the direction of it’s normal alignment.  
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OPQRST   The 7 letter code that describes pain.  
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AVPU   A scale that indicates the LOC of a PT  
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Palpate.   To examine by touch, often confused with the word that describes heart movement.  
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OPAs (oral pharyngeal airway) and NPAs (nasal pharyngeal airways)   Two air way adjuncts, for use in unconscious PTs and those that have facial trauma.  
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Boiling Halogenations (Iodine/Chlorine) filter   Three common ways to disinfect water.  
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Shock   Hypoperfusion to the cells of the body that causes organs and then organ systems to fail.  
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Triage   This term is French for “to sort out”.  
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Hyperventilation   Increased respiratory rate causing respiratory alkalosis. Caused by anxiety, pain, or cold water immersion.  
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Femur   A fracture of this long bone is an immediate ticket to the hospital.  
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Medical Control   The permission to administer nitrogliceride to a patient is the responsibility of this person.  
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Hand Washing   The simplest, most effective way to control disease transmission  
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Aneurysm   A swelling or enlargement of part of an artery wall.  
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Type 2 Diabetes   This later-life onset disease is linked to heredity and may be controlled through diet and exercise.  
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Practicing medicine without a licence   Administration of medications without verbal or written protocols from medical control or your Physician Advisor is called this and is illegal.  
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Frostbite   This injury is characterized by cold, hardness and a waxy appearance of the tissues.  
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MI (miocardial infarction)   CC: hard to breathe NOI: None P: none Q: crushing R: L arm, jaw, shoulder back  
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Epilepsy   This neurological disease can usually be controlled with medications, during an “episode” PT experiences loss of consciousness, chaotic muscle movement and tone and apnea.  
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The member holding c-spine or the member “on the head”   Movement of a PT with a suspected MOI for spine is lead by this member of the carry team.  
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Nitro Inhaler Epinephrine Charcoal   These are four substances that an EMT-B must contact med control before helping to administer to a PT.  
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Collagen and Elastin   These two protiens are lost in older skin, leaving skin less elastic.  
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Epiglottitis   This is an infection of the soft tissue in the area above the vocal chords, affecting the flap of skin that closes the airway.  
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Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respirations   APGAR is the neumonic for these five newborn assesment criteria.  
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LOC - level of consciousness HR heart rate, rhythm and quality RR, rt rhythm and qual, BP blood press, P – pupils, SCTM – skin color temp and moisture and T - temp   7 acronyms used to indicate the vital signs taken for each PT  
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Flail chest   The condition with s/sx of chest trauma with visible paradoxical motion.  
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Oxygen.   Substance administered to respiratory PTs (and pretty much everyone else) in the front country.  
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Direct Contact   Measles, mumps, chickenpox, meningitis, influenza, diphtheria and herpes simplex are all transmitted through this vector.  
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Anaphylactic Cardiogenic Hypovolemic Respiratory Neurogenic Psychogenic Septic   These are the 7 types of shock.  
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Dead/Unsalvagable Immediate Delayed Minor   These are the four categories a patient may be placed in during the primary phase of triage.  
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Asthma   Inflammation and accumulation of fluid in alveolar spaces.  
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24-48 hours   If a wound is infected and improvement doesn’t occur in this period of time, evac is suggested.  
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Divers Alert Network   This non-profit organization is a resource for potentially dive-related injuries or illnesses.  
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"OSHA Occupational   This is the federal agency that develops, publishes and enforces workplace safety guidelines.  
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ETOH   4 letter formula, code word for safety professionals that indicates injury/illness might be alcohol abuse related.  
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Femur fracture / traction splint   A Sager is one of several splints for this type of injury.  
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Epinephrine.   This inhibits an allergic reaction and dilates the bronchioles. EMT-Bs administer only with local protocols and medical control ok.  
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Guardia Cryptosporidium   Two protozoa diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract.  
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BSI Body Substance Isolation   A set of precautions that are designed with the assumption that all body fluids are potentially infectious  
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"After sitting: HR and BP elev 10-20   These are the Orthostatic vital sign changes seen in patients diagnosed with shock.  
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If PT needs constant support in: Ventilations (Airway and or RR is >30) Perfusion (No radial pulse or life thr. External bleeding) Mental Status (can't follow simple commands)   Three basises by which patients can be classified “Immediate”  
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Spontaneous Pneumothorax   An injury of the Lung presenting as sharp point pain subclavicular and decreased lung sounds in one side of the chest.  
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Frostbite   Patients with this environmental injury should be evacuated if it forms large blisters, is partial or full thickness or re-exposure can’t be avoided.  
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Paramedics   These medical professionals are likely to respond to accidents and can administer drug therapies.  
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Asthma   This condition is an acute spasm of the bronchioles w/excessive mucus prod. and swelling of the mucus lining  
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Diarrhea   This gastro-intestinal malady “runs in your jeans”  
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Jellyfish and other coelen-terates.   These venomous marine animals are responsible for more injuries and deaths than all species of sharks combined.  
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Gangrene   This is a common term that describes permanent cell death. Left untreated it will become infected and smell foul.  
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Child abuse   Conflicting stories, lack of concern, delay in seeking care, lack of supervision, bruises of varying ages are signs of this.  
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Diabetes   Onset of this chronic disease is often signaled by polyuria (frequent urination) and polydipsia (frequent drinking)  
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Rapid extrication   A technique that allows for moving patients in 1 minute or less, when delay is contraindicated due to scene safety concerns.  
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Identify yourself Identify PT age and sex Chief complaint Signs/Symptoms Your plan Medicine info   These are five pieces of information to give medical control when requesting intervention.  
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Polypharmacy   This term describes the condition that older people are more likely to be susceptible to dangerous drug interactions: they see multiple doctors and obtain multiple prescriptions.  
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Appearance Work of Breathing Circulation to the skin   These three criteria make up the pediatric assessment triangle. This tool allows the EMT to assess the child before physical contact with him/her.  
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Eclampsia   This condition is characterized by high blood pressure that can cause seizures in the pregnant woman.  
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Meconium   This dark green material can be dangerous if leaked into the amniotic fluid from the infant's bowels.  
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Febrile seizure   This type of seizure is caused by fever.  
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Dementia   This is the slow onset of progressive disorientation, shortened attention span, and loss of cognitive function.  
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Patient report Landing zone Weather Activate or stndby   These are four key pieces of information to report from the scene if a helicopter is needed to respond.  
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<100’X100’ -Less than 10 degree angle slope -Clear of obstructions or power lines -Corners of zone are marked -Ground Guide   A proper landing zone for a helicopter conforms to these 5 criteria.  
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DICC - head   Display of Disoriented, Irritable, Combative, and Coma behavior is known affectionately in the course as this.  
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Severe closed head injury   Battle’s signs, raccoon eyes, clear liquid from ears & nose, pupils unequal, unreactive to light are signs of this type of injury.  
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Pit Vipers   Special salivary glands of this family of snakes produces enzymes that destroy tissues.  
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Implied   If the PT is not A&Ox4, is a minor whose parents are not available to give consent, or if minor is at risk of life or limb (despite parent’s refusal of care), legal assumption that an unreliable PT would want help during an emergency is assumed and consen  
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Bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and Schizophrenia.   A behavioral disorder that is linked to heredity.  
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Angina or MI (Myocardial Infarction)   Crushing pressure in the chest is a typical symptom for these two cardiac syndromes.  
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Critical incident stress debriefing   A program in which severely stressful job-related incidents are discussed  
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The local health services. Ex: Department of Health and Human Services   This group researches child abuse cases  
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Testicles   Any injury to this sex organ in the backcountry is EVACed immediately.  
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40-60 respirations/min   An infant's resporatory rate is normally between these values.  
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Airway, Breathing and Circulation   When responding to a medical call, these are the steps you take at AB and C  
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Scene safety   This is the first consideration when responding to a scene where a patient was electrocuted.  
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Lyme Disease   This tick-borne disease can be fatal if left untreated.  
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Charcoal, Epinephrine, Nitroglyceride, Albuterol   EMT-Bs can play with these four drugs if given an ok by medical control.  
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Insert gloved hand into the vagina and give gentle pressure to the baby's head to delay birth and keep the pressure off the cord.   During a birth where the umbilical chord becomes prolapsed, the EMT-B must take this action to delay the birth.  
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GEMS   This acronym is a diagnostic tool for Geriatric populations.  
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