EMT FINAL EXAM
An 18 year old hiker has been bitten by a rattle snake. His vital signs are bp 140/90 p 130 R 24. You should:
Calm the patient and coach
... [Show More] him not to move
A pulseless and apneic 68 year old male has an implanted pacemaker in his right shoulder Without delaying defibrillation, where should you apply the AED pads?
anterior chest and back (between shoulder blades)
When infants or children experience breathing difficulties, their pulse may
Increase early, then decrease significantly
One of the most problematic side effects of nitroglycerin is
hypotension
What is the amount of air moved with one normal breath called?
tidal volume
A 67-year-old female is short of breath and sitting in a tripod position. She is on home oxygen and has had a productive cough over the last few days. During your exam, you note that she is wheezing and breathing with pursed lips. SPO2 is 93%. You should suspect
Obstructive pulmonary disease
A 2-year-old boy has a circumferential burn to his hand up to the wrist. The mother tells you a pot of boiling water spilled onto the boy. You should
Transport and inform the ER that you suspect abuse
What does pulse oximetry measure?
The amount of hemoglobin that is saturated usually with oxygen
You respond to a scene where a mentally ill adult is threatening to kill himself. He is refusing transportation to a hospital. You should
ask law enforcement for assistance
A 23 y/o construction worker twisted his foot climbing up a ladder. He has an obvious deformity on the right leg just below the knee. The lower leg and foot are cyanotic and pulseless. You should
Pull gentle traction and apply a splint
The strongest portion of the heart that is responsible for circulating blood to the entire body is the
left ventricle
your ambulance is first to arrive on scene...
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an 18 year old soccer
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A 72 y/o female pt is unresponsive following an ejection from a car accident. She has an open jaw fracture and a dialated right pupil. What is the best way to open this pt's airway? [Show Less]