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1. Kussmaul respirations are an indication that the body is: A) attempting to eliminate acids from the blood. B) trying to generate energy by breathing deeply. C) severely hypoxic and is eliminating excess CO2. D) compensating for decreased blood glucose levels. A 2. Common signs and symptoms...
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Add to cart1. Kussmaul respirations are an indication that the body is: A) attempting to eliminate acids from the blood. B) trying to generate energy by breathing deeply. C) severely hypoxic and is eliminating excess CO2. D) compensating for decreased blood glucose levels. A 2. Common signs and symptoms...
Atelectasis occurs when a deficiency of surfactant causes alveolar collapse Positive pressure ventilation may impair blood return to heart Negative pressure ventilation occurs when air is drawn into lungs when intrathoracic pressure decreases Normally, an adult at rest should have respirati...
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Add to cartAtelectasis occurs when a deficiency of surfactant causes alveolar collapse Positive pressure ventilation may impair blood return to heart Negative pressure ventilation occurs when air is drawn into lungs when intrathoracic pressure decreases Normally, an adult at rest should have respirati...
A 39-year-old male sustained a stab wound to the groin during an altercation at a bar. As you approach the patient, you note that he is conscious. He is screaming in pain and is attempting to control the bleeding, which is bright red and spurting from his groin area. You should: A. ensure that hi...
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Add to cartA 39-year-old male sustained a stab wound to the groin during an altercation at a bar. As you approach the patient, you note that he is conscious. He is screaming in pain and is attempting to control the bleeding, which is bright red and spurting from his groin area. You should: A. ensure that hi...
central pulses include femoral and carotid stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system would result in a slower heart rate what joint doesn't allow motion? skull sutures the carpal bones form the wrist symptoms of both inhaled and ingested ricin include fever and headache the a...
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Add to cartcentral pulses include femoral and carotid stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system would result in a slower heart rate what joint doesn't allow motion? skull sutures the carpal bones form the wrist symptoms of both inhaled and ingested ricin include fever and headache the a...
a 30 year old female was robbed and assaulted as she was leaving a nightclub. she has massive facial trauma and slow gurgling respirations. as your partner manually stabilizes her head you should suction her oropharynx for 15 seconds a 50 year old male was stung by a honeybee approximately 15 min...
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Add to carta 30 year old female was robbed and assaulted as she was leaving a nightclub. she has massive facial trauma and slow gurgling respirations. as your partner manually stabilizes her head you should suction her oropharynx for 15 seconds a 50 year old male was stung by a honeybee approximately 15 min...
A 20-year-old male has a large laceration to his wrist. He is holding a blood-soaked towel over the wound, but it continues to bleed rapidly. You should: A. apply a tourniquet proximal to the wrist. B. administer high-flow supplemental oxygen. C. apply pressure to the brachial artery. D. wr...
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Add to cartA 20-year-old male has a large laceration to his wrist. He is holding a blood-soaked towel over the wound, but it continues to bleed rapidly. You should: A. apply a tourniquet proximal to the wrist. B. administer high-flow supplemental oxygen. C. apply pressure to the brachial artery. D. wr...
Specific information on the actions to be taken to accomplish a certain task is provided by: A. standard operating procedures. B. policies. C. rules and regulations. D. incident action plans. A. standard operating procedures. A fire fighter who is trained and certified in chemical id...
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Add to cartSpecific information on the actions to be taken to accomplish a certain task is provided by: A. standard operating procedures. B. policies. C. rules and regulations. D. incident action plans. A. standard operating procedures. A fire fighter who is trained and certified in chemical id...
A 4-year-old boy had an apparent seizure. He is conscious and calm and is sitting on his mother's lap. His father is sitting in a nearby chair. The child's mother suddenly begins crying uncontrollably, which causes the child to start crying. You should: A. give the child a favorite toy or blank...
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Add to cartA 4-year-old boy had an apparent seizure. He is conscious and calm and is sitting on his mother's lap. His father is sitting in a nearby chair. The child's mother suddenly begins crying uncontrollably, which causes the child to start crying. You should: A. give the child a favorite toy or blank...
Placenta previa is defined as: A) delivery of a portion of the placenta before the baby. B) premature placental separation from the uterine wall. C) abnormal development and functioning of the placenta. D) development of the placenta over the cervical opening. D 2. Braxton-Hicks contracti...
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Add to cartPlacenta previa is defined as: A) delivery of a portion of the placenta before the baby. B) premature placental separation from the uterine wall. C) abnormal development and functioning of the placenta. D) development of the placenta over the cervical opening. D 2. Braxton-Hicks contracti...
Subdural hematoma occurs where? between the dura mater and arachnoid mater Epidural hematoma occurs where? between the dura mater and the cranium Intracerebral hematoma occurs where? within the tissue of the brain subarachnoid hematoma in the subarachnoid space disentanglement vs extrica...
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Add to cartSubdural hematoma occurs where? between the dura mater and arachnoid mater Epidural hematoma occurs where? between the dura mater and the cranium Intracerebral hematoma occurs where? within the tissue of the brain subarachnoid hematoma in the subarachnoid space disentanglement vs extrica...
American Heart Association protocols are based on _________ A. Evidence- Based Research As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: B. Medical director approval National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. D.provide more consist...
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Add to cartAmerican Heart Association protocols are based on _________ A. Evidence- Based Research As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: B. Medical director approval National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. D.provide more consist...
A newborn infant will usually begin breathing spontaneously within _________________ seconds following birth. A. 5 to 10 B. 3 to 5 C. 15 to 30 D. 30 to 60 C. 15 to 30 See Neonatal Assessment and Resuscitation A precipitous labor and delivery is MOST common in women who: A. Have delive...
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Add to cartA newborn infant will usually begin breathing spontaneously within _________________ seconds following birth. A. 5 to 10 B. 3 to 5 C. 15 to 30 D. 30 to 60 C. 15 to 30 See Neonatal Assessment and Resuscitation A precipitous labor and delivery is MOST common in women who: A. Have delive...
While caring for an unresponsive patient who was stabbed in the chest, you notice a knife underneath the patient's left shoulder. Law enforcement is at the scene. What should you do? A) Move the knife out of the way so that you can safely care for the patient B) Leave the knife where it is and ...
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Add to cartWhile caring for an unresponsive patient who was stabbed in the chest, you notice a knife underneath the patient's left shoulder. Law enforcement is at the scene. What should you do? A) Move the knife out of the way so that you can safely care for the patient B) Leave the knife where it is and ...
EMTs are assessing a man who was injured while trying to rescue a pet from his burning house. Which of the following assessment findings should be the MOST immediately concerning? A) Severe blisters to both hands B) Closed deformity of the wrist C) Dry cough and a hoarse voice D) Clothes adhered...
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Add to cartEMTs are assessing a man who was injured while trying to rescue a pet from his burning house. Which of the following assessment findings should be the MOST immediately concerning? A) Severe blisters to both hands B) Closed deformity of the wrist C) Dry cough and a hoarse voice D) Clothes adhered...
When treating a patient who is trapped in a vehicle and covered with broken glass, it is best to wear: a.) Puncture-proof leather gloves over your latex gloves b.)latex gloves with thick leather gloves underneath c.)Firefighter gloves only, to perseve manual dexterity. d.)Thick firefighter glove...
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Add to cartWhen treating a patient who is trapped in a vehicle and covered with broken glass, it is best to wear: a.) Puncture-proof leather gloves over your latex gloves b.)latex gloves with thick leather gloves underneath c.)Firefighter gloves only, to perseve manual dexterity. d.)Thick firefighter glove...
the mental status of a patient who has experienced a generalized seizure is likely to improve over a period of 5 to 30 minutes When a child experiences a blunt chest injury the flexible ribs can be compressed without breaking a 56 year old male is found semiconscious by his wife. your assessme...
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Add to cartthe mental status of a patient who has experienced a generalized seizure is likely to improve over a period of 5 to 30 minutes When a child experiences a blunt chest injury the flexible ribs can be compressed without breaking a 56 year old male is found semiconscious by his wife. your assessme...
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. A) unify EMS providers under a single medical director B) reduce expenses at the local and state levels C) provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States D) facilitate a national EMS labor group C) provide more...
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Add to cartNational guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. A) unify EMS providers under a single medical director B) reduce expenses at the local and state levels C) provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States D) facilitate a national EMS labor group C) provide more...
Which of the following processes occurs during inhalation? The diaphragm contracts and descends, intrathoracic pressure decreases and air enters the lungs via negative pressure When performing tracheobronchial suctioning on an adult, it is important to: Monitor the patients oxygen saturation and ...
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Add to cartWhich of the following processes occurs during inhalation? The diaphragm contracts and descends, intrathoracic pressure decreases and air enters the lungs via negative pressure When performing tracheobronchial suctioning on an adult, it is important to: Monitor the patients oxygen saturation and ...
The scene size-up includes all of the following components, EXCEPT: A) determining if the scene is safe. B) donning personal protective gear. C) assessing the need for assistance. D) evaluating the mechanism of injury. B (Components of scene size-up: determining scene safety, assessing MOI/NOI,...
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Add to cartThe scene size-up includes all of the following components, EXCEPT: A) determining if the scene is safe. B) donning personal protective gear. C) assessing the need for assistance. D) evaluating the mechanism of injury. B (Components of scene size-up: determining scene safety, assessing MOI/NOI,...
You are transporting to a 66-year-old patient with a history of heart problems. The patient chart indicates that he has hepatomegaly. The root of the term indicates that: A. the problem is unrelated to the patient's heart condition. B. the problem is a direct consequence of the patient's hear...
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Add to cartYou are transporting to a 66-year-old patient with a history of heart problems. The patient chart indicates that he has hepatomegaly. The root of the term indicates that: A. the problem is unrelated to the patient's heart condition. B. the problem is a direct consequence of the patient's hear...
Headache, vomiting, altered mental status, and seizures are all considered early signs of: Select one: A. decreased extracranial pressure. B. increased intracranial pressure. C. increased extracranial pressure. D. decreased intracranial pressure. B Hypoglycemia can mimic conditions such as...
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Add to cartHeadache, vomiting, altered mental status, and seizures are all considered early signs of: Select one: A. decreased extracranial pressure. B. increased intracranial pressure. C. increased extracranial pressure. D. decreased intracranial pressure. B Hypoglycemia can mimic conditions such as...
Which of the following is a specific example of the Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) model? Select one: A. The paramedic administers a patient's flu vaccination B. Paramedics pick up a patient from an acute care clinic C. EMTs assess a patient whose lung disease is "acting up" D. EMTs resp...
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Add to cartWhich of the following is a specific example of the Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) model? Select one: A. The paramedic administers a patient's flu vaccination B. Paramedics pick up a patient from an acute care clinic C. EMTs assess a patient whose lung disease is "acting up" D. EMTs resp...
Following prolonged dehydration , a 67 yo man presents with hypotension, tachycardia, and oliguria. He has no past medical history. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of his condition? a. Chronic renal failure b. Intrarenal acute renal failure c. Postrenal failure d. Prerenal acut...
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Add to cartFollowing prolonged dehydration , a 67 yo man presents with hypotension, tachycardia, and oliguria. He has no past medical history. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of his condition? a. Chronic renal failure b. Intrarenal acute renal failure c. Postrenal failure d. Prerenal acut...
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