A paramedic is assessing a patient complaining of chest pain. The patient states the pain began approximately 30  minutes prior to arrival and is unchanged after rest and nitro administration. The pain is non-radiating, sharp, and rated 7/10. The patient denies any dyspnea or abdominal pain. Which of these findings is most suggestive of a cardiac event?

A 2-month-old weighing 4kg has the following ECG. Which of the following is the correct management for this rhythm?

Given the patient’s current condition, the paramedic decides to perform an emergent needle thoracotomy. List in order the steps for this procedure. 

Given the patient’s current condition, the paramedic decides to perform an emergent needle thoracotomy. List in order the steps for this procedure. 

Which of the following are physiological changes associated with aging? (Select three correct answers)

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?

List the situations for which it is acceptable for the paramedic to place a gloved hand into the vaginal canal in the prehospital setting? (Select two correct answers)

Which of the following patients with rectal bleeding should the paramedic be most concerned about?

The following ECG is obtained. Based on these findings, what is the most probable diagnosis and pathology? Diagnosis: (Choose 1) Pathology: (Choose 1)

An elderly patient in a nursing home awakens suddenly from sleep with a headache, is unable to speak clearly, and is disoriented. The patient has been refusing to take medication prescribed for atrial fibrillation. The paramedic should suspect: