You are called to treat a 6-year-old male patient struck by a car while riding his bicycle. The patient is unresponsive, cold and clammy with a pulse of 140, respirations are 36 and the blood pressure is 66/40. This patient is most likely suffering from which of the following?

You have arrived on the scene of a motor vehicle accident collision with multiple patients. You are the fourth-in unit. You are given an assignment to establish a triage sector for an estimated 10 patients. You find that your second patient should be transported immediately. What is the most prudent course of action you should take?

You have just defibrillated a 63-year-old female in ventricular fibrillation into the rhythm shown below. The patient has a weak carotid pulse at 50 BPM. She is intubated with placement confirmed. An 18 gauge IV has been established in right AC. The patient is hypotensive with a BP of 88/64. Which of the following treatments are indicated next?

You are called to the scene of a 27-year-old male who has received a laceration to his brachial artery. First responders have attempted to control bleeding with direct pressure but have been unsuccessful. Which of the following would be the next appropriate action?

You are called to the scene of a single injury accident involving a motorcycle. The 43-year-old male was not wearing protective leathers when his motorcycle slipped and skidded along the road. There is a significant abrasion on the outside of the right leg. There are no other injuries. Which of the following would be the most appropriate pre-hospital treatment for this injury?

You have a 52-year-old alert and oriented female (154 lbs)  who has received third degree burns on over 30% of her torso as a result of falling into a campfire. Her clothes have been removed and all flames have been extinguished. Which of the following would be the most appropriate treatment for this patient? Use 2ml to calculate the answer

You are treating a 68-year-old female at a nursing home, who is suffering from the consequences of left-sided heart failure. She has chest pain, dyspnea, and pulmonary edema. Nursing staff reports the patient has a current DNR order and has the document on site. The patient’s mental status and vital signs are worsening and it will be several minutes before the formal DNR is at the bedside. You contact online medical control for orders. What type of orders would the physician most likely give you?

You are asked to speak to a class of 16-year-old students at a high school to discuss the value of EMS. Which of the following subjects would make the greatest impact for the community?

Your agency is first to arrive on scene of a two-motor vehicle collision and finds a delivery vehicle leaking an unknown fluid from the package compartment. How can the paramedic best stabilize this scene to avoid further injuries?

You are transporting a stable 32-year-old female with abdominal pain. Your partner advises you that all other county EMS units are being dispatched to a mass casualty incident involving a plane crash. Your current nonemergency ETA is 8 minutes to the ER. The most appropriate response to this information would be as follows: