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Bronchitis is characterized by correct answer: dyspnea, productive cough. Can be chronic. Bystander CPR is beneficial for cardiac arrest Pt's because... correct answer: immediate CPR aids in maintaining correct body chemistry until EMS arrives. Hypoxia correct answer: deficiency in the amount of oxygen reaching the tissues. Signs are... correct answer: things that are happening to a Pt. that you can see, hear, smell, and feel. Cool and pale skin, bruising, drop in blood pressure...

You assess an unresponsive 65-year-old man and find that he is apneic and pulseless. The patient's wife tells you that he has an automatic implanted cardioverter/defibrillator. After initiating CPR, you should: correct answer: apply the AED as soon as possible and analyze his cardiac rhythm. After administering nitroglycerin to a patient with chest discomfort, it is MOST important for you to: correct answer: reassess the patient's blood pressure within 5 minutes. A 66-year-old female p...

The middle layer of the heart is called the: correct answer: Myocardium A right ventricular infarction is characterized by: correct answer: ST-segment elevation greater than 1mm in V4R and ST-segment elevation in leads I, II, & aVF A right-sided ECG is indicated in patients who present with: correct answer: ECG evidence of an inferior infarction Which of the following is NOT a benefit of a properly worn seat belt? correct answer: Minimal risk of whiplash injuries after a rear-end co...

Routine checks of EMS vehicles should routinely include correct answer: checking brakes, tires, and emergency lights. Hypo means __________ whereas Hyper means ___________. correct answer: low, high Maximum dose of epinephrine for an adult from an Epipen is correct answer: 0.9mg CHF (congestive heart failure) correct answer: caused by myocardial infarction, heart damage, chronic high blood pressure (HYPERtension). Nitroglycerin helps treat chest pain by increasing blood flow by c...