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WEMT Jeopardy Q and A's

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show This is the body’s three-stage response to stress.  
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Direct pressure   show
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Hemophilia   show
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Slander   show
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Frostbite   show
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show CC: Pain in Abdomen O: Slow P: Provokes rebound & heel strike Q: RLQ S: 8-10 T: Constant  
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show This injury involves the displacement of the bone in a joint.  
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show This is the proper orientation of a PT on a backboard when ascending or descending stairs or steep slopes.  
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show 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)   show
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show Controlling a violent mentally-ill patient is the responsibility of these public servants.  
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Croup   show
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Vertex, Breech, Limb and Prolapsed.   show
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show Any dislocations that meet these two criteria are grounds for immediate evac.  
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show A reactive airway disease characterized by constricted bronchi, increased mucus production and bronchial edema.  
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show 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   show
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Gloves and Eye protection   show
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CSMs, evaluating circulation, sensation and movement in extremities   show
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In line traction.   show
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OPQRST   show
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AVPU   show
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show To examine by touch, often confused with the word that describes heart movement.  
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show Two air way adjuncts, for use in unconscious PTs and those that have facial trauma.  
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Boiling Halogenations (Iodine/Chlorine) filter   show
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show Hypoperfusion to the cells of the body that causes organs and then organ systems to fail.  
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show This term is French for “to sort out”.  
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show Increased respiratory rate causing respiratory alkalosis. Caused by anxiety, pain, or cold water immersion.  
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show A fracture of this long bone is an immediate ticket to the hospital.  
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show The permission to administer nitrogliceride to a patient is the responsibility of this person.  
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show The simplest, most effective way to control disease transmission  
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show A swelling or enlargement of part of an artery wall.  
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show This later-life onset disease is linked to heredity and may be controlled through diet and exercise.  
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show 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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show This injury is characterized by cold, hardness and a waxy appearance of the tissues.  
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MI (miocardial infarction)   show
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show 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”   show
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show These are four substances that an EMT-B must contact med control before helping to administer to a PT.  
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show These two protiens are lost in older skin, leaving skin less elastic.  
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show 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   show
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show 7 acronyms used to indicate the vital signs taken for each PT  
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Flail chest   show
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Oxygen.   show
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show 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   show
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Dead/Unsalvagable Immediate Delayed Minor   show
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Asthma   show
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show 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   show
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show This is the federal agency that develops, publishes and enforces workplace safety guidelines.  
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show 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   show
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show 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   show
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BSI Body Substance Isolation   show
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"After sitting: HR and BP elev 10-20   show
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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)   show
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Spontaneous Pneumothorax   show
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show 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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show These medical professionals are likely to respond to accidents and can administer drug therapies.  
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Asthma   show
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show This gastro-intestinal malady “runs in your jeans”  
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Jellyfish and other coelen-terates.   show
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Gangrene   show
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show Conflicting stories, lack of concern, delay in seeking care, lack of supervision, bruises of varying ages are signs of this.  
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show Onset of this chronic disease is often signaled by polyuria (frequent urination) and polydipsia (frequent drinking)  
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Rapid extrication   show
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show These are five pieces of information to give medical control when requesting intervention.  
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Polypharmacy   show
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Appearance Work of Breathing Circulation to the skin   show
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show This condition is characterized by high blood pressure that can cause seizures in the pregnant woman.  
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show This dark green material can be dangerous if leaked into the amniotic fluid from the infant's bowels.  
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Febrile seizure   show
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Dementia   show
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Patient report Landing zone Weather Activate or stndby   show
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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   show
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show Display of Disoriented, Irritable, Combative, and Coma behavior is known affectionately in the course as this.  
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Severe closed head injury   show
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Pit Vipers   show
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show 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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show A behavioral disorder that is linked to heredity.  
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Angina or MI (Myocardial Infarction)   show
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show 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   show
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Testicles   show
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show An infant's resporatory rate is normally between these values.  
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show When responding to a medical call, these are the steps you take at AB and C  
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Scene safety   show
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show This tick-borne disease can be fatal if left untreated.  
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show 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.   show
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show This acronym is a diagnostic tool for Geriatric populations.  
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