- Only first responder
- EMT Intermediates and Paramedics
- First responder and Paramedics
- First Responders and EMT Basics
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ALS stands for Advance Life Support.
ALS is generally performed by the highly trained paramedics and qualified professionals.
All Categories
Invasive procedures involves introduction of equipment ____ the body.
- Outside
- Into
- On oral cavity
- On surface
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It means equipment penetrate the skin or enter a body cavity.
The mnemonic used for the treatment of soft tissue injury is:
- RICE
- REST
- RISE
- PULL
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RICE stands for Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation.
To treat a soft tissue injury, first rest the injured area. Apply ice to reduce swelling. Wrap it with a compression bandage to control blood flow. Keep the injured limb raised above heart level to help with healing.
Decreased blood urea is seen in:
- Renal Failure
- Liver Failure
- Corticosteroid Treatment
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
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Decreased Blood Urea is also called Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN).
It occurs due to Liver disease, Malnutrition and Pregnancy.
An effective CPR is:
- 60% compression, 40% relaxation
- 40% compression, 60% relaxation
- 50% compression, 50% relaxation
- 30% relaxation, 70% compression
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Effective CPR requires equal time for Compression and Relaxation because proper blood flow and heart refilling is required.
T.D.S stands for:
- Three times a day
- Ter in die
- Ter die Sumendrum
- Thrice a day
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Ter Die Sumendrum (TDS) is a Latin term.
TDS means “three times a day” or means every 8 hours.
The important function of bandages is:
- To secure dressing in position
- To give pressure and prevent swelling
- To give support
- All of these
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To stop bleeding
To protect wound
To provide compression
To absorb fluids
To prevent friction
To Immobilize the body parts
In burn emergencies, first aid is:
- Cold water for 10 minutes
- Tap water for a moment
- Icing
- Wipe of the burn
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Cool Water
Remove Cloths
Cover the Burn
Medication
Please don't apply Butter, Toothpaste or other home remedies to the burn.
If a patient is unable to communicate properly use:
- Visual Aid
- Play Cards
- Sign language
- Audio Aids
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Moving a patient to wheelchair, caregiver should bent his/her:
- Knees
- Elbows
- Feet
- Shoulders
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Keep your knees bent and your back straight.