| Safety/Operations | Emergency Severity Index (ESI) | Trauma Drama | Pediatrics | Blood |
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What is surgical trays, dirty us probes, intubation blades?
High level disinfection is required when
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What is an example of an ESI 1 level patient?
- intubated
- pulseless - trauma critical - apneic -severe resp. distress -acute mental status change -unresponsive |
What is the greater trochanters?
Landmark for pelvic binder placement
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What is 2 RNs?
How many nurses are required to verify a medication for pediatric patients
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What is a blood consent?
Required to give blood every time
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What is the new process when a SI/HI patient checks in?
- notify charge and security
- walk back to IWR - EXPLAIN procedure and policy - Have patient change into paper gown - Lock up belongings - Escort with security to room |
What is an ESI level 2?
Domestic violence, sexual assault patient ESI level
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What is GCS?
An important assessment detail that must be completed (or gathered from EMS) prior to intubating a TBI patient
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What is a sugar?
An important measurement in sick kiddos that must not be missed (hint: first letter in STABLE)
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What is registering the patient as a DOE and notifying the blood bank
Emergent release process
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What are the times when an ultrasound probe must be high level cleaned?
- in a body cavity (ex. vaginal probe)
- visibly soiled |
What is an ESI level 2?
Intoxicated GCS14 patient ESI level
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What is in the Damage Control Cart?
- Belmont tubing
- Thoracotomy tray with OR supplies (betadine, lap pads) - PPE - Internal defib paddles - REBOA catheters |
What is 60% ?
Percentage of infants w/ isolated bruising that had additional traumatic injury found during workup
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What is the vital sign requirement when transfusing blood products?
(HR, RR, Temp., BP, SPO2)
-At the start of the transfusion -15 minutes after start -30 minutes after start -Every 30 minutes for the duration of the transfusion -Post-transfusion |
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When should the observation checklist be completed?
- Change in patient room
- Shift change |
What is a resource?
labs (blood, urine)
EKG IV fluids Radiographs IM Nebulized medications Specialty consultation |
What is Hypothermia ,Acidosis ,Coagulopathy
& Hypocalcemia ?
The components of the lethal diamond (hint: lethal triad of death + 1 more)
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What is the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT)?
Work of breathing
Appearance Circulation to skin |
What is the amount of time you have to return the blood (no cooler)?
30 minutes
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What is the difference between the red and white bins in the supply room?
Red- special order
White - stocked by supply chain |
What are the danger zone vitals for < 3months of age? (HR and RR)
HR > 180
RR > 50 |
What is TEG?
A comprehensive assay of the overall clotting process
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What is TEN 4 FACES P ?
Trunk
Ears Neck 4-months or younger Frenulum Auricle area Cheek Eyes Sclera Patterned bruising |
What is how many units come in a MTP cooler?
4 RBS,4 FFP, and 1 pack of PLTs
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