EMT exam module 6
When focusing on NOI, chief complaint, and symptoms, what type of patient is this?
Medical
Which is not a psychiatric disorder?
Substance abuse
Define index of suspicion
idk
Majority of medical pt. are also injured pt. T or F?
False
In an severe bleedings case, you asse...
EMT exam module 6
When focusing on NOI, chief complaint, and symptoms, what type of patient is
this?
Medical
Which is not a psychiatric disorder?
Substance abuse
Define index of suspicion
idk
Majority of medical pt. are also injured pt. T or F?
False
In an severe bleedings case, you assess circulation of a counsious pt.
Checking ______ ______ and noting ______ the _____,_____,______, of _______
Radial pulse, color, temp, condition, skin
Prolonged hospitalization in ICU increases your risk for mrsa. True or false. T&F?
True
Define Dyspnea
difficult or labored breathing.
Which pt is breathing adequately?
Respirations of 24, bilateral, pink skin
Least likely to result in hypoxia?
severe anxiety
Define pleural effusion
Buildup of fluids outside tissues of lungs
Do you need caution with pulse ox on pt with co2 poisoning. True or False?
False
What anatomical structure delivers oxygenated blood to the heart and brain?
coronary artery
T/F After assisting your patient with his or her nitro, you should avoid further
dosing if the patient complains of a severe headache
False
The EMT should use an AED on child between 1 month and 8 years of age if
special pads are used and they have profound tachycardia T/F
False
Common error associated with the use of an AED
dead batteries
Upon arriving at pt with cardiac problem, it is most important to do
Scene safety
Three major parts of the brain
cerebellum, brainstem, cerebrum
Which one controls functions such as breathing, swallowing
Brain stem
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