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, Which statement best defines poisoning? - correct answer-Poisoning is the introduction into the body of
substances that damage or impair body functions. Numerous plant, animal, and chemical substances can
be poisonous. Always remember that scene safety is paramount when you arrive on any poisoning or
possible hazardous environment incident. You cannot help the Pt. if you become exposed yourself.



Eclampsia is characterized by ________________. - correct answer-A dangerous condition during
pregnancy causing hypertension and fluid retention. If followed by seizures, it is called eclampsia



Which of the following structures is midaxillary? - correct answer-Midaxillary runs through the middle of
the armpit and is parallel to the midline and midclavicular lines.



What position is preferred when transporting a person who is unconscious from a non trauma
emergency? - correct answer-Recovery

This makes any vomiting and fluid drainage that may occur easier to deal with and it's safer for the
patient as it helps prevent aspiration.



Which statement best describes the function of platelets in the body? - correct answer-Platelets are the
main factor in forming blood clots. A low platelet count can cause excessive bleeding. A high platelet
count can cause thrombosis.



Your patient is an 18 month old boy who, as reported by his mother, is "acting strange". You arrive to find
the child reclined in his mother's arms. "I don't know what's wrong with him," she says. "I came out of
the bathroom and he started making odd sounds and had spit running out of his mouth." What is the
first thing you should do? - correct answer-Initially, you want to form a general impression of the patient
using the pediatric assessment triangle. (PAT) PAT is Work of Breathing, Skin Circulation, Appearance. The
pediatric assessment triangle is used to form a rapid general impression of a child without making
physical contact. Look at the child's appearance and muscle tone. Look at the work of breathing for signs
of respiratory distress. Tachypnea or retractions of sternum and or intercostal muscles is a sign of
respiratory difficulty. Look at the skin as a quick reference for circulation. Pallor can be a sign of poor
circulation



It is a warm August afternoon and you are called to the residence of a 78 year old male who has been in
the back of your ambulance several times. Dispatch reports that the caregiver showed up at the patient's
residence and found the man lying in an empty bathtub unable to get out. As you enter the bathroom
the patient greets you by name and apologizes for his caregiver calling 911. "I just need help getting out
of the bathtub", he says. The man's respirations are at a good depth with a rate of 20 per minute. His
skin is a little red and his pulse is 118. Blood pressure is 138/78. He denies any pain. What is most likely

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