EMT PRACTICE QUESTIONS 2023/2024

EMT PRACTICE QUESTIONS 2023/2024 A 21-year-old male was bitten on the left forearm by a dog. He is conscious and alert and denies any other injuries. An animal control officer is at the scene and has contained the dog. Your assessment of the patient's arm reveals a large avulsion with a peeled back flap of skin. Distal circulation is adequate and the patient is able to feel and move his fingers. In addition to bleeding control, you should: - ANSWER replace the avulsed flap to its original position. After stopping the burning process, emergency care for a 68-year-old male with partial- and full-thickness burns to his chest and upper extremities includes all of the following, EXCEPT: - ANSWER flushing the burns with cool water for 10 minutes. Prior to applying a nonrebreathing mask on a patient with difficulty breathing, you should: - ANSWER prefill the reservoir bag to ensure delivery of 100% oxygen. A 30-year-old woman has severe lower abdominal pain and light vaginal bleeding. She tells you that her last menstrual period was 2 months ago. On the basis of these findings, you should suspect: - ANSWER an ectopic pregnancy.