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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...

Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts abandonment? a. An AEMT transfers patient care to a paramedic. b. A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT. c. A physician assumes patient care from an EMT. d. An EMT give a verbal report to an emergency room nurse. correct answer: b. A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT Which of the following statements regarding the heart is correct? a. The heart is under the control of the autonomic nervous system. b. ...

A 4-year-old boy had an apparent seizure. He is conscious and calm and is sitting on his mother's lap. His father is sitting in a nearby chair. The child's mother suddenly begins crying uncontrollably, which causes the child to start crying. You should: A. give the child a favorite toy or blanket to hold onto and perform your assessment to the best of your ability. B. attempt to calm the child's mother, but avoid separating her from her child because this will increase her anxiety. C. ...

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...

Which of the following statements regarding one-rescuer CPR is correct? A: Ventilations should be delivered over a period of 2 to 3 seconds. B: The chest should be allowed to fully recoil after each compression. C: A compression to ventilation ratio of 15:2 should be delivered. D: You should assess the patient for a pulse after 3 cycles of CPR. correct answer: *B. The chest should be allowed to fully recoil after each compression.* When performing CPR on any patient, you should allow t...

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...

SAMPLE stands for correct answer: Signs and symptoms Allergies Medication Past medical history Last oral intake Events leading up to A patient has cool skin, shallow breathing and a diminished LOC. Your interventions would be: correct answer: Increase depth of respirations, high flow oxygen, and transport ASAP Initial Assessment includes correct answer: Forming a general impression A fall patient has discoloration and tenderness to the left side of the chest. Upon auscultat...

You are caring for a 6-year-old child with a possible fractured arm and have reason to believe that the child was abused. What should you do? correct answer: Advise the parents that the child needs to be transported You are assessing a 5-year-old boy with major trauma. his blood pressure is 70/40 mm Hg and his pulse rate is 140 beats/min and weak. The child's blood pressure: correct answer: Indicates decompensated shock Following a motor vehicle crash, a 3-year-old girl has an obvious d...

An injured patient is assigned a total score of 9 on the GCS. He is assigned a score of 2 for eye opening, a score of 3 for verbal response, and a score of 4 for motor response. Which of the following clinical findings is consistent with his GCS score? Select one: A. Eyes remain closed, makes incomprehensible sounds, exhibits abnormal extension B. Opens eyes in response to voice, makes incomprehensible sounds, localizes pain C. Opens eyes in response to pain, uses inappropriate words, withdr...