Which of the following is an indication of severe intracranial pressure?
You respond to the scene of a motor vehicle accident involvi…
You respond to the scene of a motor vehicle accident involving a vehicle that struck a power pole. While performing your scene size-up, you notice a power line on the ground in the area where you would make patient contact. The power line is lying motionless and is not arcing. What should you do?
Your patient complains of chest pain and difficulty breathin…
Your patient complains of chest pain and difficulty breathing. His pulse is 100 beats per minute, respirations are 20 breaths per minute, and blood pressure is 80/40 mmHg. Which of the following is not appropriate?
You are called to care for a patient who complains of heada…
You are called to care for a patient who complains of headache, weakness, and loss of coordination. He appears irritable and has a weak, rapid pulse. His skin is pale, cool, and diaphoretic. You suspect:
A 48-year-old man is short of breath and confused. His airw…
A 48-year-old man is short of breath and confused. His airway is open and clear with a respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute. His skin is cool and dry. His pulse is 124 beats per minute with a blood pressure of 152/88 mmHg. His Sp02 is 89 percent on room air and he has slight wheezing on inspiration. Based on his signs and symptoms what is the greatest threat to this patient?
The detection of a pulsating mass upon palpation of a patie…
The detection of a pulsating mass upon palpation of a patient’s abdomen should make the AEMT suspicious that the patient may be suffering from which of the following?
Which of the following disorders does not significantly impa…
Which of the following disorders does not significantly impact electrolyte balance?
A 26-year-old woman with a history of diabetes was found un…
A 26-year-old woman with a history of diabetes was found unresponsive at home. When you arrive, the patient is unresponsive to pain and has snoring respirations at 12 per minute. Her skin is pale and cool, and she has a thready radial pulse of 112 beats per minute. Her BGL is 32 mg/dL. You have tried three times to start an IV, but all attempts were unsuccessful. You should:
Which one of the following statements about the circulation…
Which one of the following statements about the circulation of blood is true?
When dealing with an agitated patient, what should your fir…
When dealing with an agitated patient, what should your first consideration be?