When obtaining a history, which statement made by the patient should raise suspicion that the patient may be experiencing a pulmonary embolism?
The EMT responding to a patient experiencing a seizure shoul…
The EMT responding to a patient experiencing a seizure should consider administration of which medication?
Match the correct initial action to its corresponding exposu…
Match the correct initial action to its corresponding exposure type. Select each answer choice once.
You have been called for a patient who slipped while getting…
You have been called for a patient who slipped while getting out of their bathtub. They are confused and cold to the touch. The patient likely slipped 24 hours ago and has been on the tile bathroom floor ever since. Since it is summer, they also had their air conditioner running on high. You should best categorize their emergency as:
A patient is disoriented at the local mall. Which finding wo…
A patient is disoriented at the local mall. Which finding would help the EMT conclude the patient is most likely hypoglycemic?
Within two minutes of going into cardiac arrest an AED is ap…
Within two minutes of going into cardiac arrest an AED is applied; the patient is shocked and the pulse is restored. The EMT would recognize that the heart was in:
The mnemonic FAST was developed by the AHA to quickly recogn…
The mnemonic FAST was developed by the AHA to quickly recognize a stroke. Which of the following are components of the mnemonic? Select three correct answers.
A 42-year-old patient is being assessed during a diabetic em…
A 42-year-old patient is being assessed during a diabetic emergency. Which signs and symptoms are related to hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, or both? Place the signs and symptoms with the correct classification. Select two answer choices for each category.
You are called for an 8-year-old who has fallen. Assessment…
You are called for an 8-year-old who has fallen. Assessment reveals a large reddish-blue lump with intact skin under their left eye. When alerting the hospital emergency department of your arrival, you should inform them that the patient has what type of injury?
Which of the following statements is true regarding motorcyc…
Which of the following statements is true regarding motorcycle helmets?