A patient complains of chest pain and difficulty breathing. The patient suddenly vomits and the heart stops beating. What is the EMT’s first priority?
An adult patient is found unresponsive in their home. No bys…
An adult patient is found unresponsive in their home. No bystanders are present from which to obtain a history. The patient presents with slow, shallow respirations. Pupils are equal at 2mm and not responsive to light. Which of the following represents the most appropriate treatment plan for this patient?
While assessing a patient, the EMT notices the patient does…
While assessing a patient, the EMT notices the patient does not have a pulse even though they are alert and oriented. In addition, the EMT is unable to obtain a blood pressure. Which of the following could explain these findings?
While transporting a patient with schizophrenia, they sudden…
While transporting a patient with schizophrenia, they suddenly scream, “Do you see that snake? It is right next to you! Kill it!” Which of the following would be the most appropriate way to respond to this patient?
Which patient should be classified as having a psychiatric e…
Which patient should be classified as having a psychiatric emergency?
You are assessing a young child who was briefly submerged af…
You are assessing a young child who was briefly submerged after falling approximately 20 feet into the shallow portion of a lake. Family members jumped into the lake and pulled the patient to safety. They are responsive to painful stimuli and begin to vomit water. Which one of the following should you do immediately?
A patient has been stung by a bee. List the appropriate trea…
A patient has been stung by a bee. List the appropriate treatments for anaphylaxis in the correct procedural order.
Place the following in the order of importance when dealing…
Place the following in the order of importance when dealing with a behavioral emergency
A 38-year-old patient is experiencing chest pain and shortne…
A 38-year-old patient is experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath. The EMT is considering the administration of nitroglycerin, aspirin or albuterol. Correctly place the options with the medication they represent. Select two answer choices for each medication.
Which of the following categories of shock do each of the ex…
Which of the following categories of shock do each of the examples belong? Move each example to the Answer area to correctly show the category of shock it represents.