All of the following processes take place in the uterus, EXCEPT? correct answer: Fertilization
Cervical spondylosis is a degenerative change in the
... [Show More] cervical spine that causes: correct answer: narrowing of the spinal canal and pressure on the spinal cord
Common causes of bradycardia include? correct answer: Beta blocker use
Many veteran EMS providers have embraced a leadership role in primary injury prevention after? correct answer: witnessing too many episodes of needless suffering
Prior to unloading a patient from the ambulance, you should: correct answer: ensure that the patient is secured to the stretcher
Q. A size 3 or 4 LMA: correct answer: will accommodate the passage of a 6.0mm ET tube
The second impact that occurs when an adult pedestrian is struck by a motor vehicle would MOST likely result in injuries to the: correct answer: pelvis and chest
When communicating with a patient whose cultural background differs from the paramedics, it is MOST important for the paramedic to? correct answer: treat the patient with utmost respect at all times
Which of the following statements regarding selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (RRSIs) is most correct? correct answer: SSRIs have fewer anticholinergic and cardiac effects than tricyclics.
Your entire assessment of a patient should: correct answer: Appear to be a seamless process
An endogenous ligand is? correct answer: a molecule that is produced by the body and binds to a receptor
Fall-related fractures in the elderly occur MOST often to the ___, usually in patients with underlying: correct answer: hip, osteoporosis
Gathering a patient's medical history and performing an in-depth physical examination should occur: correct answer: Once the initial assessment and correction of life threats is completed
Nerve agents block ___, an essential enzyme of the nervous system. correct answer: cholinesterase
Q. The MOST effective way to minimize the risk of hypoxia while intubating a child is to: correct answer: limit your intubation attempt to 20 seconds.
The 6-second method for calculating the rate of a cardiac rhythm? correct answer: Involves counting the number of QRS complexes in a 6-second-strip and multiplying that number by 10.
The volume of plasma in an adult with a total blood volume of 6.5 liters is approximately? correct answer: 6.5x0.55 = 3.6L
What is the target heart rate for a 35 yo man with a resting heart rate of 75 bpm? correct answer: 152 beats/min
When a patient takes the "up and over" pathway during a head-on collision: correct answer: the anterior part of the neck may strike the steering wheel, resulting in a fractured larynx
Women who have had a cesarean section? correct answer: Can have a normal vaginal delivery
A key part of making your practice of prehospital care successful is for you to: correct answer: Develop and cultivate your own style of assessment and an overall strategy for evaluating and providing care for the patients you will encounter in the unique and varied circumstances in the field setting
According to the START triage system, if a patient has a strong radial pulse, you should: correct answer: control bleeding and assess mental status [Show Less]