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EMS 202 EXAM 5– 10 Q&A 2022/20223
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EMS 202 EXAM 5– 10 Q&A 2022/20223Assessment of a patient's blood pressure with an automatic BP cuff reveals that it is
204/120 mm Hg. The patient is conscious and alert and denies any symptoms. The
EMT should:
Select one:
a. reassess her blood pressure in 5 minutes.
b. obtain a manual blood pressure.
c. conclude that she has hypertension.
d. prepare for immediate transport. - -b. obtain a manual blood pressure.
-In addition to looking for severe bleeding, assessment of circulation in the conscious
patient should involve:
Select one:
a. applying a pulse oximeter probe to the finger to determine if peripheral perfusion is
adequate.
b. checking the radial pulse and noting the color, temperature, and condition of the
skin.
c. palpating the carotid pulse to determine the approximate rate and checking capillary
refill time.
d. taking a blood pressure and determining if the patient is alert and oriented or
confused. - -b. checking the radial pulse and noting the color, temperature, and
condition of the skin.
-In contrast to viral hepatitis, toxin-induced hepatitis:
Select one:
a. typically does not cause yellow skin.
b. can be prevented with a vaccination.
c. is not a communicable disease.
d. is a far more transmittable disease. - -c. is not a communicable disease.
-Patients with tuberculosis pose the greatest risk for transmitting the disease when
they:
Select one:
a. cough.
b. are bleeding.
c. vomit.
d. have a fever. - -a. cough.
-Reassessment of a patient with a medical complaint should begin by:
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