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____ is when the heart muscles are not strong enough to accomplish the job of pumping blood throughout the body. A. transient ischemic attack (TIA) B. acute myocardial infarction (AMI) C. pulmonary edema D. Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) - D. Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) ** When the ventricular heart muscle lacks the ability to pump blood adequately and do the job of moving blood through from the atria, it is referred to as congestive heart failure (CHF). This lack of pumping action cr...

A "silent" heart attack occurs when: a. sweating is the only presentation b. a sudden dysrhythmia causes death c. the usual chest pain is not present d. the patient minimizes the chest pain - c. the usual chest pain is not present A 19-year-old male was stung multiple times by fire ants. He is experiencing obvious signs and symptoms of anaphylactic shock. You administer high-flow oxygen and give him epinephrine via intramuscular injection. Upon reassessment, you determine his condition ...

A "hip" fracture is actually a fracture of the: - proximal femur A 19-year-old female was stung multiple times on the legs by fire ants. She states that she is allergic to fire ants, but does not carry her own epinephrine. The patient is conscious and alert and complains of pain to the area of the bites. Her blood pressure is 122/70 mm Hg, her pulse is 100 beats/min and strong, and her respirations are 18 breaths/min and unlabored. You should: - administer oxygen and transport her to the ...

.Federal Communications Commission - Use clear text, not radio codes, for EMS communications. 2.You are assessing a patient who was struck in the head by a baseball. Your patient is having trouble remembering events prior to the injury. This is known as - retrograde amnesia. 3.To ease a child's anxiety, it is usually best to - keep caregivers close by. 3.Your patient complains of abdominal pain. He states it was diffuse, but is now localized in the right lower abdominal quadrant. The patie...

A 57 year old woman is complaining of chest pain. Her blood pressure is 109/88 and her respirations are at 22 per minute. What condition does the patient's blood pressure indicate? A. Paradoxical pressure B. Systolic trans cardiac eschemia C. Martiners Rules D. Low pulse pressure - Low pulse pressure A 73 year old female was in her backyard gardening when she collapsed to the ground. Her husband told 911 that "she is breathing very fast and will not talk to me." You arrive to find the ...

A 16-year-old male is unconscious following an assault. When you insert an OPA, the patient begins gagging. You should - remove the OPA and suction as needed. A 19-year-old female is found unconscious in her apartment living room. While surveying the apartment, your partner yells from the patient's bedroom, "She has an SVN machine in here!" This suggests the patient has a history of - respiratory problems. A 30-year-old male was stabbed in the abdomen during an assault. The knife is impa...

Chemical Agents Cont. - Pulmonary Agents -Pulmonary agents cause lung injury -Signs and symptoms include dyspnea, cough, wheezing, runny nose and sore throat. -Management: manage the airway, administer oxygen and support ventilations as needed. Biological Agents -Biological agents are used to cause disease. -Even small quantities of certain biological agents can cause disease in a large number of people. -Signs and symptoms include fever, weakness, respiratory distress, and flulike sympto...

A 20-year-old male was pulled from cold water by his friends. The length of his submersion is not known and was not witnessed. You perform a primary assessment and determine that the patient is apneic and has a slow, weak pulse. You should: - Provide rescue breathing, remove his wet clothing, immobilize his entire spine, keep him warm, and transport carefully. A 21-year-old male was thrown over the handlebars of his motorcycle when he rear-ended a car that was stopped at a red light. He was...

A 10-year-old child was struck by a car while crossing the street. He has bilateral femur fractures and a head injury. His father has been notified and is 20 minutes away from the scene. The EMT should: A) contact medical control to see if he/she will take custody of the child. B) attempt to contact the child's mother to see if she can be there sooner. C) begin immediate transport and have law enforcement update the father. D) stabilize the child at the scene until the father arrives and g...

Cabinet & countertop, description - Common cabinet dimensions: - base cabinets: 24" deep - wall cabinets: 12" deep - distance between base & wall: 18" Common vanity dimensions - base cabinet: 18"-21" deep - base cabinet height: 31 (old standard); 36 (new standard) Misc - filler strips prevent drawers & doors from interfering with drawers & doors on other wall Lower quality construction: - frames made of partial board or MDF - fasten to wall through back panel Higher quality cons...