Emt b chapter 28 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

EMT-B CHAPTER 28 HEAD AND SPINE INJURIES ACTUAL EXAM Which of the following statements regarding a basilar skull fracture is correct? A. Bloody CSF commonly leaks from the nose. B. In most cases, mastoid bruising occurs. C. The absence of raccoon eyes or Battle's sign does not rule it out. D. They are typically the result of local, low-energy trauma to the head. - ANSWER- C. The absence of raccoon eyes or Battle sign does not rule it out. Rapid deceleration of the head, such as when ...

PARAMEDIC CARE- PRINCIPLES PRACTICE, V1-V5, 5E BLEDSOE SM TestBank PARAMEDIC CARE- PRINCIPLES PRACTICE, V1-V5, 5E BLEDSOE SM1 Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc. Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice V. 1-5, 5e (Bledsoe) Volume 1 Introduction to Advanced Prehospital Care Chapter 1 Introduction to Paramedicine 1) What is one of the emerging roles and responsibilities of a paramedic in the 21st century? A) Third-party biller B) Managed health care C) Health promotion D) Internet...

Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice V. 1-5, 5e (Bledsoe) Volume 1 Introduction to Advanced Prehospital Care Chapter 1 Introduction to Paramedicine 1) What is one of the emerging roles and responsibilities of a paramedic in the 21st century? A) Third-party biller B) Managed health care C) Health promotion D) Internet education Answer: C Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4 Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) Objective: 4 2) Safety inspections, accident prevention, and medical screening of employ...

Which of the following may be difficult to perform on a patient with Down syndrome? CPR Pulse oximetry Splinting Intubation - Answer Answer: D Rationale: Intubation may be difficult because patients with Down syndrome often have large tongues and small oral and nasal cavities. Which of the following may be difficult to perform on a patient with Down syndrome? CPR Rationale: This should not be difficult. Pulse oximetry Rationale: This should not be difficult. Splinting Rationale: Thi...

A 67-year-old male patient who lives in an extremely "bad" neighborhood is experiencing chest pain. There are vacant homes throughout the area, including the homes to either side of his residence. Additionally, parked/abandoned cars have forced you to park three houses away, making it necessary to walk and carry supplies to the residence. Which action is most appropriate as you approach and/or gain access to the patient's house? A) Stand in front of the door while knocking to make your p...

TEST BANK PREHOSPITAL EMERGENCY CARE JOSEPH J. MISTOVICH, KEITH J. KARREN, BRENT HAFENTable of Contents Chapter 1 Emergency Care Systems, Research, and Public Health .............................................................................. 2 Chapter 2 Workforce Safety and Wellness of the EMT ................................................................................................ 12 Chapter 3 Medical, Legal, and Ethical Issues ...........................................................

TEST BANK FOR EMERGENCY CARE 14TH EDITION DANIEL LIMMER Emergency Care, 14e (Limmer/O'Keefe/Dickinson) Chapter 2 Well-Being of the EMT 1) Which of the following descriptions best defines the term pathogen? A) An immunity developed after an exposure B) A study of the origins of infection and disease C) A medication with a harmful effect D) An organism that causes infection and disease Answer: D Explanation: A) INCORRECT. Immunity following an exposure is known as an ...

Prehospital Emergency Care, 11e (Mistovich et al.) Chapter 1 Emergency Care Systems, Research, and Public Health 1) What is a primary purpose of the modern-day EMS system? A) Provide a means of transport to and from the hospital B) Ensure that all members of society have equal access to hospitals C) Decrease the incidence of death and disability related to injury and illness D) Provide emergency health care services to medically underserved areas Answer: C Diff: 2 Page Ref: 7 Objective...

COMPLETE - Elaborated Test Bank for Prehospital Emergency Care 12Ed. by Joseph Mistovich, Keith Karren & Howard A.Werman ALL Chapters included updated & Latest-2022 CONTENTS PART 1: PREPARATORY AND PUBLIC HEALTH 1. Emergency Medical Service Systems, Research, and Public Health 2. Workforce Safety and Wellness of the EMT 3. Medical, Legal, and Ethical Issues 4. Documentation 5. Communication 6. Lifting and Moving Patients PART 2: ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, AND MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 7. Anatomy, ...