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Hazards associated with compressed gases include: a. Oxygen displacement b. Explosions c. Toxic gas exposures d. All of the above d. All of the above Which of the following statements regarding the use of gloves is correct? a. You do not need to wash your hands before putting on gloves b. Turn gloves inside out when removing them c. It is acceptable to reuse gloves if you wash them first d. It is acceptable to wear multiple layers of gloves and peel off each layer between tasks b. Turn gl...

PHTLS - Post Test, 10th Edition 2024 with complete solution Care of the trauma patient in the field is an evolving science and should be evidence-based. As lifelong learners, we must be prepared to adapt our practices based on research. This is because research may lead to, what? - Answer ️️ -changes in our current practices (p.11) In trauma care, a 'principle' is defined as, what? - Answer ️️ -what needs to be done (p.34) In addition to oxygen, what is required to maintain the m...

EMT FISDAP FINAL PRACTICE EXAM Questions and Answers (2022/2023) (Verified Answers) A 4-Year-old female tracheostomy pt has pulled out her tracheostomy tube. The opening is partially obstructed with skin. You should A. Use a soft tip catheter and suction until clear B. Insert a nasal airway into stoma C. Wipe the area clean and perform mouth to stoma ventilation D. Cut the skin away from the stoma Use a soft tip catheter and suction until clear To protect yourself from injury when lifti...

When assessing a conscious patient with an MOI that suggests spinal injury, you should: determine if the strength in all extremities is equal. During your assessment of a 20-year-old man with a severe headache and nausea, you ask him when his headache began, but he does not answer your question immediately. You should: allow him time to think about the question and respond to it. While at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you determine that there are two critically injured patients and t...

A. routine post delivery care A newborn's one minute APGAR score is 8. Which of the following EMT interventions will you provide to this newborn? A. routine post delivery care B. full resuscitation is needed and reassess APGAR score C. some resuscitation assistance such as oxygen D. continue to monitor and reassess the APGAR score in 10 minutes AED and portable suction unit If you could only take two pieces of equipment with you to a patient's side, you should choose the: C...

Transferring from a Bed to a Stretcher Study Guide Test. The nurse is preparing to use a slide board to transfer a patient from the bed to a stretcher. How many additional people will the nurse need to help with this transfer? - CORRECT ANSWER Two The nurse is preparing to move a patient from the bed to a stretcher. What will the nurse do first? - CORRECT ANSWER Make sure the bed brakes are locked.

AAOS Chapter 2 EMT Eleventh Edition - Workforce Safety and WellnessVector-borne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via: - correct answer animals or insects. Which of the following statements regarding the different stages of the grieving process is correct? - correct answer The stages of the grieving process may occur simultaneously. Common factors that influence how a patient reacts to the stress of an illness or injury include all of the following, EXCEPT: - correct answer ass...

A nurse is reviewing adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following steps should the nurse identify as the first response when performing CPR? Call for assistance. Begin chest compressions. Confirm unresponsiveness. Give rescue breaths. Confirm unresponsiveness. A nurse is caring for a client who requires a chest x-ray. Prior to the client being transported for the procedure, which of the following actions should the nurse take first? E...

ATLS Post Test 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (100% CORRECT). 1. The primary indication for transferring a patient to a higher-level trauma center is: 4. Which one of the following statements regarding patients with thoracic spine injuries is TRUE? unavailability of a surgeon or operating room staff. multiple system injuries, including severe head injury. resource limitations as determined by the transferring doctor. resource limitations as determined by the hospital administration. wi...

A 4-Year-old female tracheostomy pt has pulled out her tracheostomy tube. The opening is partially obstructed with skin. You should A. Use a soft tip catheter and suction until clear B. Insert a nasal airway into stoma C. Wipe the area clean and perform mouth to stoma ventilation D. Cut the skin away from the stoma - Answer- Use a soft tip catheter and suction until clear To protect yourself from injury when lifting a stretcher you should A. keep the weight as close to your body as possi...