A patient is thought to have been exposed to an organophosphate compound in a pesticide. The paramedic should expect to see what signs and symptoms. (Select three correct answers)
Which of the following statements is unique in regard to the…
Which of the following statements is unique in regard to the geriatric population?
A patient is in atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular…
A patient is in atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response. You should administer:
The correct compression depth for a normal sized adult is:
The correct compression depth for a normal sized adult is:
During a field delivery, the umbilical cord is noted to be w…
During a field delivery, the umbilical cord is noted to be wrapped around the infant’s neck. The best way to manage this would be to:
Which type of injuries are likely to be the most lethal and…
Which type of injuries are likely to be the most lethal and debilitating injuries in conjunction with a nuclear detonation?
A patient has fallen 20 feet out of a tree and is supine on…
A patient has fallen 20 feet out of a tree and is supine on the grass. They report that they cannot feel or move their legs and their arms are weak. What other finding might the paramedics expect with this patient?
During transport of a shooting victim, the paramedic notes t…
During transport of a shooting victim, the paramedic notes tracheal shifting to the right and progressive neck vein distention. List in order the steps the medic should perform to correct this complication.
A 27 year old was just removed from a burning building. You…
A 27 year old was just removed from a burning building. You observe soot around the patient’s nose and mouth. What is the paramedic’s most immediate concern?
When performing manual ventilations with a BVM device, a res…
When performing manual ventilations with a BVM device, a rescuer should deliver breaths: