A patient is complaining of a headache, nausea, and vomiting. On assessment, the patient’s blood pressure is 220/140. The paramedic should: (Select two correct answers)
Based on the above findings, what condition should the param…
Based on the above findings, what condition should the paramedic strongly suspect what condition affecting what part of the brain? Condition: (Choose 1) Location: (Choose 1)
A patient with a history of diabetes has a chief complaint o…
A patient with a history of diabetes has a chief complaint of fever and painful, foul-smelling urination. On exam, the skin is warm and dry and there is tenderness to percussion over the right flank area. The paramedic should suspect:
Which of the following statements are true regarding air med…
Which of the following statements are true regarding air medical operations? False (Choose 2) True: (Choose 3)
Which of the following is correct regarding pediatric anatom…
Which of the following is correct regarding pediatric anatomy? (Select two correct answers)
An ECG is obtained on a patient with difficulty breathing. T…
An ECG is obtained on a patient with difficulty breathing. The rhythm has a QRS that is 100 milliseconds, upright P waves, PR interval of 280 milliseconds. Which of the following is characterized by the above findings?
A patient with altered mental status is thought to have over…
A patient with altered mental status is thought to have overdosed on a drug. The patient has dilated pupils, is hypertensive, and very anxious. The paramedic should suspect:
An ECG obtained from a patient who had a syncopal episode sh…
An ECG obtained from a patient who had a syncopal episode shows a narrow QRS, ST segment elevation in Leads V1 and V2, and a heart rate of 50. The paramedic suspects:
An ECG obtained from a patient who had a syncopal episode sh…
An ECG obtained from a patient who had a syncopal episode shows a narrow QRS, ST segment elevation in Leads V1 and V2, and a heart rate of 50. The paramedic suspects:
Given the patient’s current condition, the paramedic decides…
Given the patient’s current condition, the paramedic decides to perform an emergent needle thoracotomy. List in order the steps for this procedure.