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JB Learning: EMT Final Exam.A 4-year-old, 15-kg male ingested an unknown quantity of acetaminophen (Tylenol). The child's mother states that she does not know when the ingestion occurred. The child is conscious and alert and in no apparent distress. The EMT should: (Ans - administer 15 g of activated charcoal. A patient who has experienced a back injury, with or without spinal cord damage, would be triaged with a ___________ tag during a mass-casualty incident (Ans - yellow An unconsciou...

EMT-JBL Mid Term Questions fully solved 2023When treating a patient who is trapped in a vehicle and covered with broken glass, it is best to wear: a.) Puncture-proof leather gloves over your latex gloves b.)latex gloves with thick leather gloves underneath c.)Firefighter gloves only, to perseve manual dexterity. d.)Thick firefighter gloves over two pairs of latex gloves - correct answer a.) Puncture-proof leather gloves over your latex gloves According to the National EMS Scope of Practic...

JBL Module 4 Exam Questions and Answers / Verified Answers 2023/2024 Most treatments provided in the prehospital setting are intended to _________. A. address the patient's symptoms B. correct the patient's underlying problem C. reduce the need for transport to the hospital D. confirm the patient's diagnosis (Answer: - A. address the patient's symptoms The BEST way to prevent infection from whooping cough is to: A. ask all patients if they have recently traveled abroad. B. ...

AAOS EMT Exam 2Shock - correct answer inadequate cellular perfusion; hypoperfusion Care of a patient in anaphylaxis (symptoms, priorities, medications, other care?) - correct answer Sever allergic reaction Signs & Symptoms: itching or burning, hives, edema (swelling), pallor, cyanosis, weak pulse, drop in blood pressure Histamine causes reaction Vasodilate, walls permeable, airways restrict Widespread vascular dilation, increased permeability, and bronchoconstriction Give Epin...

EMT FINAL-JB Learning Exam (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | Grade A Q: CPAP is indicated for patients who: Answer: have pulmonary edema and can follow verbal commands. Q: When the body senses a state of hypoperfusion, the sympathetic nervous system releases epinephrine, the effects of which include: Answer: tachycardia Q: Which of the following is MOST characteristic of adequate breathing? Choose one answer. A. 24 breaths/m...

150 NREMT Exam Questions and Answers, 2022/2023 update, GRADED A Document Content and Description Below 150 NREMT Exam Questions and Answers Which of the following is an example of an unsafe scene for an EMT-Basic to enter? A. Fifty-four-year old male with difficulty breathing B. Twenty-three-year o ld female with abdominal pain C. Eighteen-year old adolescent with a gunshot wound to the chest D. Four-year old child with leg pain >>>>C. Eighteen-year old adolescent with a gunshot w...

Your patient a 52 year old male complaining of dull, achy chest pains. He is alert and oriented but upon assessment, you notice his skin is pale, cool and clammy. What is your next step? - Administer Supplemental oxygen Cardiac Compromise - Any type of heart problem. Cardiac compromise is a blanket term used to describe any type of heart problem. As an EMT-B it allows you to identify cardiac problems without going above your scope of practice an AED is used to treat patients is - Ventricul...

EMT AAOS Section 7 Trauma Test Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Updated If direct pressure with a sterile dressing fails to immediately stop severe bleeding from an extremity, you should apply: A. additional sterile dressings. B. a splint and elevate the extremity. C. a tourniquet proximal to the injury. D. digital pressure to a proximal artery. - Answer ️️ -a tourniquet proximal to the injury. 2. A 22-year-old male was kicked in the abdomen multiple times during an ...

EMT FISDAP READINESS EXAM 4 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (LATEST 2022/2023). 1. In contrast to the assessment of a trauma patient, assessment of a medical patient almost exclusively focuses on physical signs that indicate the patient is experiencing a problem. is focused on the nature of illness, the patient's chief complaint, and his or her symptoms. requires a thorough head-to-toe exam that involves a detailed assessment of all body systems. is not as complex for the EMT because most patien...

EMT FISDAP Cardiology Exam 2022/2023 Latest update:complete document Which intervention or interventions would have the MOST positive impact on the cardiac arrest patient's outcome? -answer- Early CPR and defibrillation The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You should: -answer- Resume chest compressions What is the maximum amount of time that should be spent checking for spontaneous breathing in an unresponsive child? -answer- 10 seconds When performi...