Download Final EMT Fisdap 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS 2024/2024 and more Exams Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! Final EMT Fisdap 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS 2024/2024 A female is unresponsive due to being hit in the head with a board. She has a large hematoma on her forehead. You should Assess her airway Check for a pulse Obtain consent to treat Manually stabilize the spine Manually stabilize the spine Which is the BEST way to assess breathing in an unconscious patient? Watch for chest rise Apply a pulse oximeter Check for capillary refill Examine the skin color Watch for chest rise A 10 month old pt has a partial foreign body obstruction due to a piece of hot dog. She is cyanotic and has minimal air movement. Your treatment should include Ventilations by bvm and oxygen A blind finger sweep Highly concentrated oxygen blow-by Back blows and abdominal thrusts Back blows and abdominal thrusts A 54 year old female is complaining of chest pain. The patient would like you to assist her in taking one of her husband's nitro tablets. Vital signs are BP 140/100, P 96, R 18. What should you do? Monitor vital signs and transport in position of comfort Assist the pt in self administering nitroglycerin Administer oxygen and contact the pt physician Check the expiration date on the nitroglycerine and comply with the patients request Monitor vital signs and transport in position of comfort The most common electrical disturbance the result in cardiac arrest in adults is Ventricular tachycardia Ventricular fibrillation Asystole Pulseless electrical activity Ventricular fibrillation A 35 year old female claims to have fallen. As you assess her injuries, her husband enters the room tells you to leave. He is holding a baseball bat. You should Begin triaging patients in the parking lot Set up a decontamination area Clear the building of all people A 79 year old pt is in cardiac arrest. No one has started CPR. you should Apply and AED and analyze the rhythm Call the hospital for medial direction Perform several quick rescue breaths Begin CPR A pt has a black substance around her mouth, but says that she has not been exposed to any burning material. After initial assessment, you should Take a sample of the substance Ask if she knows what the substance is Apply an N95 mask to the pt Take the pt blood pressure Ask if she knows what the substance is Which of the following signs would you expect in a pt with a stab wound on the right side of the chest Increased respiratory effort Spontaneous pneumothorax Decreased heart rate Paradoxical chest movement Increased respiratory effort A seven year old boy was struck by a car. He is unresponsive and apneic, bleeding from the head, nose, and mouth, with obvious deformity to his right mid-femur. You should Apply direct pressure to the wound Perform rapid sweep of the mouth Administer high flow oxygen Open the airway and suction Open the airway and suction A 68 year old pt complains of chest pain. Vital signs are BP 146/90, P 92, R 20. You should Provide supplemental oxygen via BVM Administer oxygen via nasal cannula at 6 lpm Administer oxygen via non-rebreather mask at 6lpm Use flow restricted oxygen powered ventilation device Administer oxygen via nasal cannula at 6 lpm Your motorcycle accident victim is anxious, short of breath and tachycardic, with unequal chest expansion. There are no wounds present. Your administration of high flow oxygen does not seem to be helping. You suspect, A pleural rub Neurogenic shock An open pneumothorax A flail chest A flail chest You arrive at a campsite where there has been an explosion. Your patients clothing is still burning, and she is gasping for air. You should Extinguish burning clothing Open the pts airway Ventilation via bag-valve mask Begin to administer oxygen Extinguish burning clothing You have just assisted in the delivery of a healthy newborn girl. Which of the following is the most important? Wrap the newborn in a blanket to keep her warm Note the exact time and location of birth Give the newborn high concentrated oxygen via non rebreather mask Give the newborn to her mother to begin binding Wrap the newborn in a blanket to keep her warm A 20 year old male collapsed while eating a hot dog. He appears cyanotic. You should Suction using a rigid catheter The best treatment for a pt exposed to an absorbed poison is to Remove the poison from the skin Administer activated charcoal "Neutralize" the poison with vinegar Apply a tourniquet Remove the poison from the skin Signs and symptoms of early hypoperfusion can include Decreased blood pressure Bradycardia Anxiousness Unresponsiveness Decreased blood pressure The following pts are all complaining of shortness of breath. Which of the following pts is MOST likely to be hypoxic 68 year old male with a history of emphysema: SpO2 of 95% 23 year old asthmatic female exposed to cold temperature: SpO2 90% 12 year old female exposed to cold temperatures : SpO2 of 88% 35 year old male assaulted in the chest: SpO2 of 96% 23 year old asthmatic female exposed to cold temperature: SpO2 90% A 27 year old female with a history of asthma complains of difficulty breathing. She has used her prescribed inhaler multiple times in the last nine hours. She has been in an argument with her boyfriend and is quite upset. Vital signs are P 140, R 60, SpO2 100%, breath sounds clear with no wheezing. You should suspect COPD An acute asthma attack Hyperventilation A medication overdose Hyperventilation You just assisted a mother delivering a baby who is blue and flaccid. You should Position and warm him Apply blow by oxygen Perform tactile stimulation Ventilate by BVM Ventilate by BVM A pt is pulseless and apneic. You should Contact medical control for permission to assist nitroglycerine Begin chest compressions and apply the automated external defibrillator Immediately apply the automated external defibrillator Open the airway, insert an OPA, begin ventilations Begin chest compressions and apply the automated external defibrillator Which of the following diabetic patients should receive oral glucose? A 73 year old male who is unresponsive A 25 year old female who is acting inappropriately A 12 year old male who responds to pain by moaning A 34 year old female who is alert and complains of abdominal pain A 25 year old female who is acting inappropriately A 28 year old female pt with a history of asthma has stopped breathing. You initiate positive pressure ventilations with BVM mask. Which ventilation rate would be most appropriate? 24 breaths per min 10 breaths per min 20 breaths per min 30 breaths per min 10 breaths per min An immobilization trauma patient starts vomiting en route to hospital. You should Use a yankauer catheter to suction vigorously Have your partner pull over and help you Turn the long spine board on its side Ventilate artificially Begin chest compressions Begin chest compressions A 42 year old male was in a house fire. The anterior portion of his lower legs has been burned. The area is charred black but your states he has a little pain. This burn would be classified as Superficial Circumferential Partial thickness Full thickness Full thickness You are entering a controlled intersection with emergency lights and siren activated. The signal light is red. Your emergency vehicle Has the right of way againsts vehicles entering from the right Should come to a complete stop prior to proceeding Has the right of way against all vehicles entering the intersection May proceed through the intersection as long as cross traffic is slowing down Should come to a complete stop prior to proceeding A 24 year old trauma patient is holding pressure on a laceration to his right leg. He keeps complaining: "i just can't get it to stop". His respirations are 10 times per min, amd he has no radial pulses. You should Open his airway Initiate high flow oxygen Apply a tourniquet Take over manual stabilization of his leg Apply a tourniquet Your patient is in cardiac arrest. After administering a shock and two min of cpr, you detect a faint pulse. Vital signs are BP 90/50, P58, R6, Spo2 88%. What should you do? Assist respirations via bvm Resume chest compressions Apply oxygen via non-rebreather mask Press the analyze button on the AED Assist respirations via bvm A 19 year old has swallowed lighter fluid. You should Administer syrup of ipecac Contact a poison control center Administer activated charcoal Contact the closest hospital Contact a poison control center You should rapidly extricate a motor vehicle collision patient who is awake and complains of: Pain to both thighs with obvious deformity to his left ankle Bleeding from a laceration on his face and breathing at 24/min A fractured left forearm and a rapid pulse Numbness to lower extremities and abnormal respirations Numbness to lower extremities and abnormal respirations A three year old exhibits inspiratory stridor, fever, and agitation. You should Transport immediately Hold him in a seated position Visualize the airway and remove and obstruction Apply high flow oxygen Transport immediately While transporting an oxygen dependent pt on 4 lpm oxygen, his respiratory rate decreases to 8 breaths per min. You should Ventilation via bvm and continue to transport Ensure that his oxygen cylinder has adequate pressure Recheck the pt vital signs Apply a non rebreather mask and increases oxygen to 15lpm Ventilation via bvm and continue to transport A pt has a small, bubbling puncture wound on the right side of his chest. You should dress the wound with a Locate the Hazmat classification sign Maintain a safe distance You have repeatedly attempted to ventilate an infant who is choking on a penny. The chest is not rising. You should: Administer chest compressions Insert an oral airway and reattempt Apply an automatic external defibrillator Perform abdominal thrust Perform abdominal thrust A four year old male with complete foreign body airway obstruction becomes unconscious as you are treating him. You place him supine on the ground and attempt ventilations, but the child's chest does not rise. You should: Reposition his head a reattempt ventilations Open his airways and perform a finger sweep Perform five abdominal thrust and reassess Deliver 5 back blows and five chest thrust Reposition his head a reattempt ventilations A 28 year old patient complains of back pain after falling 20 feet from a balcony. First responders placed a C-collar and splinted bilateral fractured femurs with padded board splints. You should: Check pulses and carefully re-splint the legs Perform a detailed assessment on scene Take patient to the closest hospital Transport to a level 1 trauma center Transport to a level 1 trauma center A very large man in restaurant is clutching his throat and unable to speak. You are unable to reach your arms around his abdomen. You should: Use your portable suction equipment to dislodge the object Perform the heimlich by wrapping your arms around his chest Ask your partner to assist you with the heimlich maneuver Administer multiple back blows and quickly sweep the mouth Ask your partner to assist you with the heimlich maneuver American heart association studies show improved survival to discharge rates with the use of what kind of early cardiac arrest treatment? Advanced airway management Induced hypothermia Transport Chest compressions Chest compressions 25 year old male asthmatic is short of breath. He has audible wheezes. Vital signs are BP 132/80, P 132, R 24, SpO2 96%. You should: Ventilate using the bag-valve mask Administer high-flow oxygen Assist with a prescribed bronchodilator Administer an Epipen Assist with a prescribed bronchodilator You are treating a patient for heat exposure. She is sweating profusely and complaining of abdominal cramps. En route to the hospital. She begins to shiver. You should: Turn off the air conditioning in the ambulance Discontinue high concentration oxygen Wrap the patient in blankets Transport the patient with lights and sirens Turn off the air conditioning in the ambulance 40 year old male was found confused and wandering around. Vital signs are BP 90/60, P 140, R 30 and shallow skin is hot and dry. You should suspect Alcohol abuse Heat exhaustion Heat stroke Drug abuse Heat stroke Tell her she should not be hearing voices Explain that you can hear the voices too Ask her what the voices are saying You are unable to loosen or slip the umbilical cord from around a baby's neck. You should: Cut the cord and then apply direct pressure to the ends of the cords Clamp the cord in two places and transport Delay delivery by gently pushing on the baby's head Clamp the cord in two places, and cut the cord between the clamps Clamp the cord in two places, and cut the cord between the clamps After administering nitroglycerin, your patient might experience Headache An increase blood pressure Drowsiness Tremors Headache 74 year old female may be having a stroke. Which of the following would support this? Her temperature is below normal limits She has equal, bilateral arm strength She presents with left-sided facial droop Pulses in her right foot are diminished She presents with left-sided facial droop How often should you trend a stable patient's condition? Every 10 minutes Every 5 minutes Every 15 minutes Every 20 minutes Every 15 minutes What should you do before defibrillating a patient who has a nitroglycerin patch? Remove the patch Contact medical control Defibrillate directly on top of the patch Place medical tape over the patch Remove the patch A patient is experiencing labor pains. She states she needs to move her bowels. You should suspect that? The bowel movement would slow labor The placenta has separated from the uterus Delivery will be delayed Delivery will occur soon Delivery will occur soon A mother is holding her one year old baby. His eyes are open and he looks at you when you approach. His eyes are sunken and he appears to be breathing rapidly. His mom tells you that he has been sick for a few days, and she has not had to change his diaper very often. You should suspect: Child abuse Meningitis Dehydration Blood loss Dehydration How should you preserve potential crime scene evidence on clothing that is removed from a patient? Place items in a large paper bag Have a witness verify the condition of all removed clothing Place items in a sealed plastic bag Document the condition of all removed clothing. Place items in a large paper bag Your patient complains of a headache. You notice his right cheek is sagging and his left arm is hanging limp at his side. What should you do? You are called to a restaurant where a 62 year old male patient is clutching his chest. When asked if he can breath he shakes his head "no" what should you do? Perform a series of abdominal thrust Perform a blind finger sweep Begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation Apply oxygen and assess his pulse Perform a series of abdominal thrust A newborn is limp, cyanotic, and breathing slowly. She does not respond to suctioning, drying, and stimulation. You should: Ventilate with a BVM Vigorously rub the baby's back Apply oxygen Begin chest compressions Ventilate with a BVM A CPR patient has a complete tracheostomy. You should: Administer oxygen via pediatric non-rebreather mask over the tracheostomy Perform CPR as normal Ventilate the patient through the tracheostomy via BVM Ventilate the patient through the mouth and nose while covering the tracheostomy Ventilate the patient through the tracheostomy via BVM You have delivered two shocks with the defibrillator. Your patient now has a pulse and a blood pressure of 80/40. He remains apneic. What should you do? Continue chest compressions and re-analyze Perform a rapid assessment during transport Continue ventilations with oxygen and transport Remove and shut off the defibrillator and transport Continue ventilations with oxygen and transport Your patient is on a home ventilator. While performing your patient assessment, you should Assess the patient as you normally would Disconnect the ventilator to determine respiratory rate Ask the caregiver if a DNR has been filled out Connect the patient to your oxygen Connect the patient to your oxygen You are transporting a 44 year old male complaining of chest pain when he becomes pulseless and apneic. You should: Insert an oral airway and give two breaths Analyze the rhythm with the AED Ask your partner to pull over Request an ALS unit response Analyze the rhythm with the AED You are called to a shopping mall for a "man down." when you arrive, the patient is unresponsive. You may begin treating him based on the principle of Implied consent Beneficence Expressed consent The good samaritan Implied consent A 17 year old female is anxious after breaking up with her boyfriend. She says she is dizzy and has numbness and tingling around her mouth. She has tachypneia and tachycardia. You should: Have her breathe into a brown paper bag Monitor her oxygen SAT and transport Administer oxygen via non-rebreather mask Tell her to stop breathing so fast Monitor her oxygen SAT and transport An assault victim complains of abdominal pain. On palpation, you note that the abdomen is rigid and tender. His vital signs are BP 110/70, P 118, and R 26. You should suspect Compensated shock A pneumothorax Decompensated shock A ruptured diaphragm Hyperglycemia Hyperglycemia A 13 year old male has a pencil impaled in his upper arm. You detect no radial pulse. You should Reposition the arm to return pulse Stabilize the pencil with a bulky dressing Apply a tourniquet Remove the pencil Reposition the arm to return pulse Your patient was eating when he suddenly grasped his throat. He cannot speak or cough. You should suspect Laryngeal spasms An allergic reaction Acute myocardial infarction Foreign body obstruction Foreign body obstruction Which method would be most appropriate when restraining a violent patient? Immobilize the violent patient using a vest device with a backboard Strap the patient in the supine position to the cot using cravats Restrain the patient's arms behind the back to protect the rescuer Use law enforcement handcuffs to secure the patient's arms to the cot Strap the patient in the supine position to the cot using cravats You have properly places defibrillation pads on a patient with a hair chest. The automated defibrillator is continuing to advise: "attach pads." you should Turn the machine off and back on again Reposition the pads in the patient's chest Remove current pads and apply new ones Continue chest compressions and transport Remove current pads and apply new ones A 45 year old female complains of chest pain. She is attempting to pull off the non-rebreather mask that Emergency Medical Responders placed on her. Vital signs are BP 130/80, P 118, R 24,Sp02 92%. What should you do? Use a nasal cannula Explain the danger of acute myocardial infarction Assist ventilations Demonstrate wearing the mask on yourself Use a nasal cannula A man in a diner suddenly began gasping and coughing violently while eating. He is now silent and his lips appear blue. You should Immediately suction the oropharynx Perform back blows and encourage coughing Perform abdominal thrust Perform a blind finger sweep Perform abdominal thrust A 46 year old male is complaining of chest pain. You should Immediately transport Assist the pt in taking his nitro Obtain a history of present illness Apply oxygen and obtain baseline vital signs Apply oxygen and obtain baseline vital signs A marble has completely obstructed your four year olds patients airway. You should immediately Perform a finger sweep Administer five back blows Perform abdominal thrusts Suction the airway Perform abdominal thrusts A 78 year old female was found in her pajamas on the kitchen floor. It is a cold morning and no one has heard from her for 24 hours. You find her daughter performing cpr. You should. Assess the quality of compressions Dilates blood vessels Helps reduce clotting in coronary arteries Increase cerebral blood flow Improves blood pressure Dilates blood vessels For which of the following would an oropharyngeal airway be MOST appropriate? Semi-conscious 76 year old who is gasping for air Unresponsive five year old with a suspected airway obstruction 19 year old with a mandible fracture who is only responsive to pain Unresponsive five year old with a suspected airway obstruction A confused 22 year old male has a weak pulse of 122 and a distended abdomen. His skin is pale, cool, and clammy. What is the most likely cause? Bowel obstruction Insulin shock Internal bleeding Acute cholecystitis Internal bleeding A 73 year old male is experiencing chest pain and peripheral cyanosis. You should Begin active external warming Assist the patient with his prescribed nitroglycerin Administer oxygen via non-rebreather mask at 15 lpm Administer oxygen via nasal cannula at 4 lpm Administer oxygen via non-rebreather mask at 15 lpm Your partner is performing mouth-to-mask ventilation when you notice the presence of increasing gastric distention. You should Decompress the stomach manually Immediately suction the oropharynx Manually reposition the airway Increase the depth of ventilations Manually reposition the airway You are treating an unresponsive victim with facial trauma. He has an avulsed check that is interfering with the airway and has gurgling respirations. You should Suction and remove the obstructing tissue Insert an oral airway Carefully attempt ventilation via BVM Insert a nasal airway and administer high flow oxygen Suction and remove the obstructing tissue A patient is unresponsive in a crashed vehicle that is pointing into the ditch. You should Attempt to open the door Ensure the vehicle is stable Break a side window Deflate the tires Ensure the vehicle is stable An occlusive dressing should be used to quickly seal any open wound to the Eye Chest Head Abdomen Chest You respond to a cardiac arrest call and find a bystander performing CPR on a five year old. You confirm the patient is pulseless and apneic, and your partner continues CPR. you open up the AED and discover that there are no pediatric pads, only adult pads. How should you and your partner proceed? Perform two person CPr and wait for an ALS unit Perform CPR while you attach the adult pads and follow AED prompts Perform CPR while you drive quickly to the closest ER Perform two person CPR and call for another AED Perform CPR while you attach the adult pads and follow AED prompts Congestive heart failure Congestive heart failure You arrive on the scene of a patient in respiratory distress. The patient is thin and barrel-chested, with rhonchi and wheezing. He also exhibits purse lips and intercostal retraction. You should suspect his currently respiratory distress is caused by Emphysema Asthma CHF Bronchitis Emphysema An intoxicated patient responds to voice by moaning. You note vomit in his mouth. You should Turn the patient on his side Sweep the mouth Insert an oral airway Assess for breathing Turn the patient on his side You are on the scene of a stabbing when an unresponsive 25 year old male is bleeding severely. The assailant returns to the scene and is holding a knife. You should Retreat to a safe area Pull the patient to safety Ask the assailant to drop the knife Call law enforcement Retreat to a safe area Agonal respirations are characteristic of breathing seen in Allergic reaction Severe diabetic emergencies Impending respiratory arrest Emotionally disturbed patients Impending respiratory arrest An unconscious patient was found lying supine in a parking lot. You note a large bruise on a his upper-right abdominal quadrant. You should carefully monitor your patient for signs of Hypothermia Low blood sugar Infection Hypoperfusion Hypoperfusion A seven year old child has been ejected from a vehicle. You should Immobilize a long-spine board Request consent to treat Attempt to locate his parents Perform a rapid trauma assessment Perform a rapid trauma assessment Signs and symptoms of a nontraumatic brain injury may be similar to those of A burst eardrum Shock Spinal injury hypoglycemia hypoglycemia 23 year old male was in an motor vehicle crash and has an open abdominal injury with a protruding bowel. You should. Apply the PASG Apply a three-sided occlusive dressing Cover the bowel with moist dressings Cover the bowel with dry sterile gauze Cover the bowel with moist dressings An unresponsive child with facial trauma requires airway management. You should. Insert a nasal cannula Suction the airway Apply cervical collar Insert an oropharyngeal airway Reposition your hand on the mask keep going Reassess the volume and rate of ventilations Your patient is complaining of shortness of breath. Vital signs are BP 188/110, P 120, R 32 and shallow. Lung sounds include crackles or "bubbling" sounds. You should suspect Asthmas attack Pulmonary embolism Congestive heart failure Heart attack Congestive heart failure A 23 year old patient is in respiratory arrest following a severe asthma attack. He has an asthma inhaler in his hand and bystanders say he gave himself two doses when the attack started. You should Administer another dose of his prescribed bronchodilator Consult medical direction for permission to give another dose Perform ventilation with a BVM and oxygen Find out how long he has been respiratory arrest Perform ventilation with a BVM and oxygen 54 year old male was involved in a car crash and has a large open neck wound. You should dress this would: Pressure dressing Sterile gauze dressing Moist gauze dressing Occlusive dressing Sterile gauze dressing A six year old has partial-thickness burns on her arms, upper chest, upper back, and face. Vital signs are BP 92/48, P 140, R 40. You should Administer oxygen via nasal cannula Administer oxygen via mask Apply cold compresses Apply moist dressing Administer oxygen via mask A 14 year old female is making grunting sounds. These sounds are indicative of Cheyne-stokes An airway obstruction Diabetic ketoacidosis Respiratory distress Respiratory distress A three year old child developed a fever today. His mother states that he started shaking and turned blue for a short period of time. He is currently lethargic. You should suspect Shaken baby syndrome Hypoperfusion A spike in temperature An epileptic seizure And epileptic seizure Which of the following marks the difference between preeclampsia and eclampsia? A head ache The onset of seizure Peripheral edema A bp of 220/140 The onset of seizure A 25 year old prisoner complains of difficulty breathing, chills, and cough. You should suspect Influenza Pneumonia Hiv Tuberculosis Pneumonia You have assisted a pt in self administering her epinephrine auto injector. You should expect Decreases heart rate A patient has hives, watering eyes, and mild wheezing. Vital signs are BP 102/60 P 110 and r 22. Which treatment should you provide during the initial assessment? Elevate the pt legs Administer high flow oxygen via bvm Manage the patient's airway Assist with the patients epinephrine auto injector Assist with the patients epinephrine auto injector A 57 year old male is hemorrhaging after cutting off three fingers eit a power saw. A fourth finger was partially detached. You should Apply immediate pressure to the brachial artery Realign the partially detached fourth finger Apply direct pressure over the injured fingers Rap the fingers in plastic and place directly on ice Apply direct pressure over the injured fingers A motorcyclist is conscious after being stuck by an automobile. His full face helmet is still in place. Which of the following is an indication for removing the helmet? The helmet is preventing you from assessing his face The helmet is damaged and the visor is no longer present The cervical immobilizer cushions will not fit properly Law enforcement requests that you remove the helmet The helmet is preventing you from assessing his face What is the most common error made while using an AED? Touching the pt during analysis Applying to a dead pt Misinterpreting the rhythm Applying the pads improperly Applying the pads improperly A patient hands you a lethargic 22 month old male and states "he had a congested cough". He has sternal retractions and his belly and chest move in opposite directions With each breath. He is breathing at a rate of 64. You should suspect Complete airway compromise Cardiac insufficiency Hyperventilation Respiratory distress Respiratory distress You have just transported a pt who is HIV positive. The dispatcher orders you to clear rapidly because another call is waiting. Before taking that call, you should, Disinfect your stretcher and replace the linen Complete and inventory and restock supplies Advise your dispatcher you are out of service Completely clean and disinfect you ambulance Disinfect your stretcher and replace the linen A six year old pt has retractions and a history of asthma. He is unable to hold his head up. You should Administer oxygen via non rebreather mask at 15lpm Contact medical control before assisting with prescribed inhaler Administer oxygen via blow by method at 6lpm Ventilate via bvm at 15lpm Ventilate via bvm at 15lpm An unresponsive male has a weak, rapid pulse with deep, rapid respirations. His skin is warm and dry and his breath smells like nail remover. What should you do Drug overdose Diabetic emergency Cardiac compromise Heat stroke Diabetic emergency Your pt has crashed his car and you are unable to gain access. How should you protect his cervical spine Approach the pt from behind and instruct him not to move Stand in front of the pt and instruct him not to move Exercise induced asthma Acute MI Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Angina pectoris A 34 year old female is found unconscious on a bathroom floor. She is apneic, has pinpoint pupils, and has a fresh puncture to her right forearm. She had multiple scars that form bluish streaks over the veins of the backs of both hands. You should suspect Domestic abuse Repeated suicide attempts A narcotic overdose A seizure disorder A narcotic overdose Your efforts to ventilate a pt with a bvm are not effective. You should Provide mouth to mouth ventilations Continue your efforts to ventilate the pt Switch to a non rebreather mask with supplemental oxygen Reposition the airway and ventilate again Reposition the airway and ventilate again Which of the following patients is most likely to be treated with a pneumatic anti-shock garment (PASG)? A 45 year old woman whose pelvis and legs were pinned by a fallen tree for 30 min A 14 year old girl in cardiac arrest with multisystem trauma 18 year old man who struck his head while driving into a pool 53 year old man who was kicked in the chest by a horse and complains od dyspnea A 45 year old woman whose pelvis and legs were pinned by a fallen tree for 30 min An alert and oriented adult complaining of chest pain refuses transport against medical advice. You should Accept his right to refuse care and leave the scene Contact law enforcement for assistance Ask the family to convince the pt to be transported Restrain the pt and transport him by ambulance Ask the family to convince the pt to be transported A pt has a history of type one diabetes. Which of the following questions is most helpful for immediate treatment in the field? "When did you last eat?" "What type of oral hypoglycemic medication do you take?" "Are you feeling alert?" "What type of insulin do you take?" "When did you last eat?" Which of the following is a SYMPTOM that is often associated with a heart attack? High fever Arm pain Abnormal heart tones Leg cramp Arm pain An adult trauma patient has gurgling sounds during respirations. You should Complete spinal immobilization and suction Log roll patient to the side and suction Turn patient's head to the side and suction Ventilate the patient with a BVM Log roll patient to the side and suction A 54 year old male was playing basketball when he developed a crushing pain with associated shortness of breath. He sat down and his symptoms went away five minutes later. These symptoms best describe. Myocardial infarction Fractured rib Cardiogenic shock Angina pectoris Angina pectoris Immobilize the patient with a C-collar and long spine board Perform a detailed physical exam and bandage her head Immobilize the patient with a C-collar and long spine board When you palpate a pulse you are feeling the Relaxation of both ventricles Relaxation of the atria Contraction of the left atrium Contraction of the left ventricle Contraction of the left ventricle In case of bee stings, you should Carefully cleanse the site of the sting Remove the stinger using tweezers Remove the stingers by gently scraping with the edge of a card Call medical control for orders to administer benadryl Remove the stingers by gently scraping with the edge of a card A patient was covered with a diluted bleach solution while washing the walls of the school gym. You should Rapidly transport and begin decontamination Instruct the patient to remove his clothing Leave the scene and return with protective equipment Have your partner call the hazmat team Instruct the patient to remove his clothing A man, sitting outside, was stung by a bee while drinking a soda. When you arrive, he is pale and complains of abdominal pain. Vital signs are BP 90/60, P110, R24 and wheezing. You should Begin treatment on-scene Move the patient indoors for treatment Call for air medical transport Take the patient to your ambulance Take the patient to your ambulance