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[Show more]medial ans toward the midline of the body 
 
lateral ans to the side, away from the midline of the body 
 
bilateral ans on both sides 
 
mid-axillary line ans a line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle 
 
anterior ans the front of the body ...
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Add to cartmedial ans toward the midline of the body 
 
lateral ans to the side, away from the midline of the body 
 
bilateral ans on both sides 
 
mid-axillary line ans a line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle 
 
anterior ans the front of the body ...
What is the rate of CPR in breaths and compressions: ans 6 breaths and 110 compressions in a minute 
 
What is considered tachycardic for an adult? ans heart rate more than 100 
 
What is considered bradycardic for an adult? ans Heart rate less than 60 
 
When is nitroglycerin n...
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Add to cartWhat is the rate of CPR in breaths and compressions: ans 6 breaths and 110 compressions in a minute 
 
What is considered tachycardic for an adult? ans heart rate more than 100 
 
What is considered bradycardic for an adult? ans Heart rate less than 60 
 
When is nitroglycerin n...
3 effects of intracranial pressure on vital signs ans bradycardia, irregular breathing, hypertension 
 
___ ___ is part of a syndrome called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ans chronic bronchitis 
 
___ ___ is usually caused by viruses or bacteria and may last several days...
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Add to cart3 effects of intracranial pressure on vital signs ans bradycardia, irregular breathing, hypertension 
 
___ ___ is part of a syndrome called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ans chronic bronchitis 
 
___ ___ is usually caused by viruses or bacteria and may last several days...
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. 
Select one: 
A. facilitate a national EMS labor group 
B. reduce expenses at the local and state levels 
C. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States 
D. unify EMS providers under a single medical director ...
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Add to cartNational guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. 
Select one: 
A. facilitate a national EMS labor group 
B. reduce expenses at the local and state levels 
C. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States 
D. unify EMS providers under a single medical director ...
Which of the following assessment findings would most likely indicate cardiac compromise? 
A. Tachypnea 
B. Tachycardia 
C. Irregular pulse 
D. Sudden fainting ans Irregular pulse 
 
A 50-year old man presents with "crushing" chest pain of sudden onset. He is diaphoretic and nauseated. You ...
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Add to cartWhich of the following assessment findings would most likely indicate cardiac compromise? 
A. Tachypnea 
B. Tachycardia 
C. Irregular pulse 
D. Sudden fainting ans Irregular pulse 
 
A 50-year old man presents with "crushing" chest pain of sudden onset. He is diaphoretic and nauseated. You ...
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. 
 
-provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States 
 
-unify EMS providers under a single medical director 
 
-facilitate a national EMS labor group 
 
-reduce expenses at the local and state levels ans Provid...
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Add to cartNational guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. 
 
-provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States 
 
-unify EMS providers under a single medical director 
 
-facilitate a national EMS labor group 
 
-reduce expenses at the local and state levels ans Provid...
Contamination ans The introduction of dangerous chemicals, disease, or infectious materials. 
 
Critical incident stress management (CISM) ans A comprehensive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress and to deal with stress appropriately when it occurs. 
 
De...
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Add to cartContamination ans The introduction of dangerous chemicals, disease, or infectious materials. 
 
Critical incident stress management (CISM) ans A comprehensive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress and to deal with stress appropriately when it occurs. 
 
De...
Toddler's Vitas: 
Respirations 
Blood Pressure 
Heart Rate ans Respirations: 20-30 bpm 
Blood Pressure: 80-90 systolic 
Heart Rate: about 90-140 beats per minute 
 
Children 6-12 ans Respirations: about 15-20 bpm 
Heart Rate: 70-110 beats per minute 
Blood pressure: 90-120 systolic 
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Add to cartToddler's Vitas: 
Respirations 
Blood Pressure 
Heart Rate ans Respirations: 20-30 bpm 
Blood Pressure: 80-90 systolic 
Heart Rate: about 90-140 beats per minute 
 
Children 6-12 ans Respirations: about 15-20 bpm 
Heart Rate: 70-110 beats per minute 
Blood pressure: 90-120 systolic 
...
Snoring respirations are most rapidly managed by 
 
A. suctioning the oropharynx 
B. initiating assisted ventilations 
C. correctly positioning the head 
D. inserting an oropharnygeal airway ans correctly positioning the head 
 
Which of the following patients would be most in need of a rapid...
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Add to cartSnoring respirations are most rapidly managed by 
 
A. suctioning the oropharynx 
B. initiating assisted ventilations 
C. correctly positioning the head 
D. inserting an oropharnygeal airway ans correctly positioning the head 
 
Which of the following patients would be most in need of a rapid...
Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts abandonment? 
 
a. An AEMT transfers patient care to a paramedic. 
 
b. A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT. 
 
c. A physician assumes patient care from an EMT. 
 
d. An EMT give a verbal report to an emergency room nurse. ans ...
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Add to cartWhich of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts abandonment? 
 
a. An AEMT transfers patient care to a paramedic. 
 
b. A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT. 
 
c. A physician assumes patient care from an EMT. 
 
d. An EMT give a verbal report to an emergency room nurse. ans ...
1. To minimize the risk of litigation, the EMT should always: 
A. transport patients to the hospital of their choice. 
B. provide competent care that meets current standards. 
C. use universal precautions with every patient encounter. 
D. utilize at least four personnel when moving a patient. a...
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Add to cart1. To minimize the risk of litigation, the EMT should always: 
A. transport patients to the hospital of their choice. 
B. provide competent care that meets current standards. 
C. use universal precautions with every patient encounter. 
D. utilize at least four personnel when moving a patient. a...
croup ans infection of the upper airway common between 6 months and 4 years 
causes swelling beneath the glottis, presents with a seal bark cough 
 
epiglottitis ans bacterial infection that causes swelling of the epiglottis, drooling, mouth breathing, inspiratory stridor 
 
asthma ...
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Add to cartcroup ans infection of the upper airway common between 6 months and 4 years 
causes swelling beneath the glottis, presents with a seal bark cough 
 
epiglottitis ans bacterial infection that causes swelling of the epiglottis, drooling, mouth breathing, inspiratory stridor 
 
asthma ...
1. You are treating a middle-aged man with chest discomfort. He has a history of three previous heart attacks and takes nitroglycerin as needed for chest pain. You have standing orders to administer aspirin to patients with suspected cardiac-related chest pain or discomfort. While your partner is pr...
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Add to cart1. You are treating a middle-aged man with chest discomfort. He has a history of three previous heart attacks and takes nitroglycerin as needed for chest pain. You have standing orders to administer aspirin to patients with suspected cardiac-related chest pain or discomfort. While your partner is pr...
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