EMS exams

What order is it to attach an IV line?

Wipe the area clean, tie the tourniquet, insert IV and put adhesive tape onto the line so it stays in.

What does an asthma attack need?

Nebulizer

What are the two ointments you will always put on?

Anti-biotic

Anti-scarring

How many inches do you mark an incision?

2 inches.

How much do prosthetics cost?

75,000

What is the correct order of casting?

Put a sock over the limb, place a roll of fiberglass into warm water, wrap a layer of cotton around the limb, lather fiberglass over, wait 10 minutes and wrap a colorful bandage around.

What does antistaphlyococcal ointment do?

Prevents infection and shock.

What is a heart attack?

When the heart's blood flow is blocked by a clot.