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A patient is bleeding severely from a severed femoral artery high in the groin region. Which of the
following would MOST likely control the bleeding? - Apply a topical hemostatic agent with direct
pressure
_____ is inadequate tissue perfusion. - Shock
A "silent" heart attack occurs when: - the ...
A patient is bleeding severely from a severed femoral artery high in the groin region. Which of the
following would MOST likely control the bleeding? - Apply a topical hemostatic agent with direct
pressure
_____ is inadequate tissue perfusion. - Shock
A "silent" heart attack occurs when: - the usual chest pain is not present.
A 17-year-old male was shot in the right anterior chest during an altercation. As your partner is applying
oxygen, you perform a rapid assessment and find an open chest wound with a small amount of blood
bubbling from it. You should: - apply an occlusive dressing to the wound and continue your
assessment.
A 31-year-old male was bitten on the leg by an unidentified snake. The patient is conscious and alert and
in no apparent distress. Your assessment of his leg reveals two small puncture marks with minimal pain
and swelling. In addition to administering oxygen and providing reassurance, further care for this patient
should include: - supine positioning, splinting the leg, and transporting.
A 33-year-old restrained driver of a motor vehicle crash is awake and alert, complaining only of neck pain
and left leg pain. The vehicle is stable and no hazards are present. When removing this patient from his
vehicle, you should: - immobilize him with a vest-style device.
A 33-year-old woman who is 36 weeks pregnant is experiencing vaginal bleeding. During transport, you
note that she suddenly becomes diaphoretic, tachycardic, and hypotensive. You should: - place
her in a left lateral recumbent position.
You receive a call to a residence for a sick patient. Upon your arrival, you find the patient, a 53-year-old
diabetic male, lying down on his front porch. His wife tells you that he had been mowing the lawn in the
heat for the past 3 hours. The patient is confused and has hot, moist skin. His pulse is weak and thready,
and his blood pressure is 90/50 mm Hg. You should: - load him into the ambulance and begin
rapid cooling interventions.
A 52-year-old male presents with a fever of 102.5°F and a severe headache. As you assess him, you note
the presence of multiple blisters on his face and chest, which are all identical in shape and size. This
patient's clinical presentation is MOST consistent with: - smallpox.
A 70-year-old man presents with a severe nosebleed. His medical history includes COPD, depression, and
a hemorrhagic stroke 3 years ago. His BP is 190/110 mm Hg, his pulse is 100 beats/min, and his
, respirations are 24 breaths/min. His medications include albuterol, sertraline (Zoloft), and multivitamins.
Which of the following is MOST likely causing his nosebleed today? - High blood pressure
A burn that is characterized by redness and pain is classified as a: - superficial burn.
A closed soft-tissue injury characterized by swelling and ecchymosis is called a(n): - contusion.
A Colles fracture involves a fracture of the: - distal radius.
A common cause of shock in an infant is: - dehydration from vomiting and diarrhea.
A critical function of the safety officer is to: - stop an emergency operation whenever a rescuer is
in danger.
A disease vector is defined as: - any agent that acts as a carrier or transporter.
A fall from more than _____ times the patient's height is considered to be significant. - Three
A flail chest occurs when: - a segment of the chest wall is detached from the thoracic cage.
A fracture is MOST accurately defined as a(n): - break in the continuity of the bone.
A high-pitched inspiratory sound that indicates a partial upper airway obstruction is called: -
stridor.
A laceration: - is an injury that separates various layers of soft tissue.
A partial-thickness burn involves the outer layer of skin and a portion of the: - dermal layer.
A patient complaining of chest tightness, coughing up blood, and subcutaneous emphysema following an
explosion may be suffering from a: - pulmonary blast injury.
A patient in respiratory arrest at the scene of a multiple-casualty incident would typically be classified as
a fourth priority (black tag; expectant) patient, unless: - there are enough resources to provide
care for him or her.
A patient requires medication, but does not require additional fluids. The EMT would MOST likely be
asked to prepare: - a saline lock.
A patient who is complaining of seeing flashing lights, specks, or "floaters" in his or her field of vision has
MOST likely experienced: - a detached retina.
A person's ability to shiver is lost when his or her body temperature falls below: - 90°F (32°C).
A portable oxygen cylinder should have a minimum capacity of ____ of oxygen. - 500 L.
A short backboard or vest-style immobilization device is indicated for patients who: - are in a
sitting position and are clinically stable.
A tube from the brain to the abdomen that drains excessive cerebrospinal fluid is called a: - shunt.
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