WEMT Jeopardy Word Scramble
U R E P E S S R
|
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
| What is... | Questions |
| Eclampsia | This condition is characterized by high blood pressure that can cause seizures in the pregnant woman. |
| Appendicitis | CC: Pain in Abdomen O: Slow P: Provokes rebound & heel strike Q: RLQ S: 8-10 T: Constant |
| 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. |
| Flail chest | The condition with s/sx of chest trauma with visible paradoxical motion. |
| Direct pressure | This is the first step in controlling bleeding |
| Hyperventilation | Increased respiratory rate causing respiratory alkalosis. Caused by anxiety, pain, or cold water immersion. |
| Frostbite | The bite of this shy spider can cause severe localized tissue damage. |
| Child abuse | Conflicting stories, lack of concern, delay in seeking care, lack of supervision, bruises of varying ages are signs of this. |
| Febrile seizure | This type of seizure is caused by fever. |
| Diarrhea | This gastro-intestinal malady “runs in your jeans” |
| Palpate. | To examine by touch, often confused with the word that describes heart movement. |
| Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respirations | APGAR is the neumonic for these five newborn assesment criteria. |
| Meconium | This dark green material can be dangerous if leaked into the amniotic fluid from the infant's bowels. |
| Direct Contact | Measles, mumps, chickenpox, meningitis, influenza, diphtheria and herpes simplex are all transmitted through this vector. |
| Medical Control | The permission to administer nitrogliceride to a patient is the responsibility of this person. |
| The local health services. Ex: Department of Health and Human Services | This group researches child abuse cases |
| Diabetes | Onset of this chronic disease is often signaled by polyuria (frequent urination) and polydipsia (frequent drinking) |
| "OSHA Occupational | This is the federal agency that develops, publishes and enforces workplace safety guidelines. |
| 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. |
| Shock | Hypoperfusion to the cells of the body that causes organs and then organ systems to fail. |
| Asthma | Inflammation and accumulation of fluid in alveolar spaces. |
| Aneurysm | A swelling or enlargement of part of an artery wall. |
| 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. |
| Police | Controlling a violent mentally-ill patient is the responsibility of these public servants. |
| Jellyfish and other coelen-terates. | These venomous marine animals are responsible for more injuries and deaths than all species of sharks combined. |
| 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. |
| AVPU | A scale that indicates the LOC of a PT |
| <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. |
| 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. |
| 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” |
| 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 |
| DICC - head | Display of Disoriented, Irritable, Combative, and Coma behavior is known affectionately in the course as this. |
| Hemophilia | A disease that is characterized by a lack of clotting agents in the blood |
| 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. |
| Femur fracture / traction splint | A Sager is one of several splints for this type of injury. |
| Charcoal, Epinephrine, Nitroglyceride, Albuterol | EMT-Bs can play with these four drugs if given an ok by medical control. |
| Hand Washing | The simplest, most effective way to control disease transmission |
| Type 2 Diabetes | This later-life onset disease is linked to heredity and may be controlled through diet and exercise. |
| 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. |
| Slander | Defaming a person’s character or reputation verbally is called _____ and may result in prosecution. |
| Pit Vipers | Special salivary glands of this family of snakes produces enzymes that destroy tissues. |
| CSMs, evaluating circulation, sensation and movement in extremities | The steps in assessing neurovascular status used before and after the application of any splint. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Testicles | Any injury to this sex organ in the backcountry is EVACed immediately. |
| 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. |
| General Adaptation Syndrome | This is the body’s three-stage response to stress. |
| Critical incident stress debriefing | A program in which severely stressful job-related incidents are discussed |
| Guardia Cryptosporidium | Two protozoa diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract. |
| Anaphylactic Cardiogenic Hypovolemic Respiratory Neurogenic Psychogenic Septic | These are the 7 types of shock. |
| Lyme Disease | This tick-borne disease can be fatal if left untreated. |
| Dementia | This is the slow onset of progressive disorientation, shortened attention span, and loss of cognitive function. |
| Angina or MI (Myocardial Infarction) | Crushing pressure in the chest is a typical symptom for these two cardiac syndromes. |
| OPAs (oral pharyngeal airway) and NPAs (nasal pharyngeal airways) | Two air way adjuncts, for use in unconscious PTs and those that have facial trauma. |
| 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. |
| Paramedics | These medical professionals are likely to respond to accidents and can administer drug therapies. |
| ETOH | 4 letter formula, code word for safety professionals that indicates injury/illness might be alcohol abuse related. |
| Scene safety | This is the first consideration when responding to a scene where a patient was electrocuted. |
| 40-60 respirations/min | An infant's resporatory rate is normally between these values. |
| "After sitting: HR and BP elev 10-20 | These are the Orthostatic vital sign changes seen in patients diagnosed with shock. |
| AED | A small computer that analyzes electrical signals from the heart and administers an electrical shock. |
| MI (miocardial infarction) | CC: hard to breathe NOI: None P: none Q: crushing R: L arm, jaw, shoulder back |
| Nitro Inhaler Epinephrine Charcoal | These are four substances that an EMT-B must contact med control before helping to administer to a PT. |
| 24-48 hours | If a wound is infected and improvement doesn’t occur in this period of time, evac is suggested. |
| Epinephrine. | This inhibits an allergic reaction and dilates the bronchioles. EMT-Bs administer only with local protocols and medical control ok. |
| In line traction. | The act of pulling on a body structure in the direction of it’s normal alignment. |
| Spontaneous Pneumothorax | An injury of the Lung presenting as sharp point pain subclavicular and decreased lung sounds in one side of the chest. |
| Rapid extrication | A technique that allows for moving patients in 1 minute or less, when delay is contraindicated due to scene safety concerns. |
| 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. |
| Collagen and Elastin | These two protiens are lost in older skin, leaving skin less elastic. |
| Asthma | This condition is an acute spasm of the bronchioles w/excessive mucus prod. and swelling of the mucus lining |
| OPQRST | The 7 letter code that describes pain. |
| Vertex, Breech, Limb and Prolapsed. | These are four possible birth presentations. Three of which are considered rare. |
| 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 |
| Airway, Breathing and Circulation | When responding to a medical call, these are the steps you take at AB and C |
| Oxygen. | Substance administered to respiratory PTs (and pretty much everyone else) in the front country. |
| Divers Alert Network | This non-profit organization is a resource for potentially dive-related injuries or illnesses. |
| Head higher than feet. | This is the proper orientation of a PT on a backboard when ascending or descending stairs or steep slopes. |
| BSI Body Substance Isolation | A set of precautions that are designed with the assumption that all body fluids are potentially infectious |
| 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. |
| Gloves and Eye protection | The minimum standard of BSI for all PT care. |
| Gangrene | This is a common term that describes permanent cell death. Left untreated it will become infected and smell foul. |
| Profanity | Use of this type of language on the radio is a violation of FCC regulations. |
| GEMS | This acronym is a diagnostic tool for Geriatric populations. |
| 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. |
| Femur | A fracture of this long bone is an immediate ticket to the hospital. |
| GEMS Geriatric Environmental Medical Sex (social) | This four letter acronym is a diagnostic tool that helps assess the condition of geriatric patients. |
| Dislocation | This injury involves the displacement of the bone in a joint. |
| Boiling Halogenations (Iodine/Chlorine) filter | Three common ways to disinfect water. |
| Frostbite | This injury is characterized by cold, hardness and a waxy appearance of the tissues. |
| Dead/Unsalvagable Immediate Delayed Minor | These are the four categories a patient may be placed in during the primary phase of triage. |
| Triage | This term is French for “to sort out”. |
| Bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and Schizophrenia. | A behavioral disorder that is linked to heredity. |
Created by:
shannonhagen@msn.com
Popular Paramedic/EMT sets