A patient presents with extremely pale skin, his family states this is not his normal skin color, his vital signs are: pulse 108, respirations 18, blood pressure 102/86, SPO2 96%. Which of the following complaints would make the most sense giving this clinical presentation -Correct Answer Rectal bl...
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A patient presents with extremely pale skin, his family states this is not his normal skin
color, his vital signs are: pulse 108, respirations 18, blood pressure 102/86, SPO2 96%.
Which of the following complaints would make the most sense giving this clinical
presentation -Correct Answer ✔Rectal bleeding
A patient who is conscious and breathing has been pulled from a stream of cold water,
to decrease her loss of heat via the mechanism of conduction, the EMT should
immediately -Correct Answer ✔Conduction, remove wet clothing
You have been called to a home for an alert and orientated female with terminal lung
cancer, at the home, the daughter who is the mothers power of attorney states that she
wants her mother transported to the hospital. The patient, who is alert and orientated,
does not want to go. Which of the following statements indicates that the EMT is acting
both appropriately and legally in this conflict -Correct Answer ✔Mother is alert and
orientated, so we cannot legally take her against her will
You are on the scene of a shooting, your assessment reveals a 23 yr old male who has
been shot twice. The first wound is into the left lower quadrant of the abdomen and is
actively bleeding. The second wound is to the left lateral chest and bubbles every time
the patient takes a breath. Your immediate action would be -Correct Answer ✔Cover the
chest wound with a gloved hand
Status epilepticus is best differentiated from a generalized seizure by the? -Correct
Answer ✔Length
A 53 yr old female, has intentionally ingested a large amount of valium. The EMT would
recognize that medication is being absorbed into the body through what structure -
Correct Answer ✔Small intestine
Which of the following accurately describes insulin -Correct Answer ✔Hormone that
allows glucose into the cell
A man grinding mental took his safety goggles off and was struck in the face with a
shower of tiny metal fragments. He is complaining of pain and visual disturbance in his
right eye. Upon assessing the eye, you note that the globe is red with several pieces of
metal embedded in the tissue. Proper care for this patient would include -Correct
Answer ✔Covering both eyes with a bandage
Assessment findings on an elderly patient with congestive heart failure indicate that her
failing heart is causing fluid to collect and fill her alveoli. Based on this pathophysiology,
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for which pulmonary complication should the EMT treat the patient -Correct Answer
✔Decreased gas exchange/pulmonary edema
When assessing a 5 month old baby girl, you note that she cries when her mother holds
her. But is quiet and at peace when her father holds her. Assessment reveals no
outwardly problems. Based on your knowledge on psychosocial development, which of
the following is a likely explanation -Correct Answer ✔Father is primary caregiver,
bonded, trusts father
Which of the following best describes a flail segment -Correct Answer ✔Two or more
ribs broken in two or more places
For the patient exposed to a nerve agent, which of the following signs would the EMT
expect -Correct Answer ✔SLUDGEM
As you pull-up to a motor vehicle collision, you quickly scan the scene for clues as to
the type and the severity of injuries. What observation would be best indicative that a
patient may have a head injury -Correct Answer ✔Spidering the windshield
You find a patient who seized for approximately 2 minutes, supine on the kitchen floor.
He responds to painful stimuli and has snoring respirations. Emergency medical
responders are holding manual inline stabilization and report the following vital signs,
heart rate is 124, his pulse oximetry reading is 89% of room air, he has cool and
clammy skin, which one of the following should you do first -Correct Answer ✔A issue,
jaw thrust
A patient has been splashed in the face with battery acid. He is complaining of being
unable to see anything and severe burns to his face. You observe him holding both
eyes tightly shut with significant burns on his cheeks and eyelids. In this situation the
EMT would assess the eyes... -Correct Answer ✔After assessing the patient's radial
pulse
Stay in sequence, he is "complaining" so A and B are intact, but we need to check for
his pulse to assess if he is going into shock, if he is we need to treat him for that first
Involuntary or smooth muscles are found on which of the following structures -Correct
Answer ✔Blood vessels, intestines, GI organs, lungs, renal system
An industrial worker has sustained a laceration to his abdomen. On closer inspection,
you note what appears to be fat tissue and a portion of intestine protruding. Which one
of the following is the most appropriate for treating this injury -Correct Answer
✔Occlusive dressings applied over saline-soaked gauze
A man comes into your station and tells you he was just diagnosed by his physician as
having a syncopal episode the previous week. More specifically, he asks you to explain
why he fainted. Which one of the statements would be your best response? -Correct
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