Which of the following will cause surface tension atelectasis?   I. Pneumonia II. ARDS III. Narcotic OD IV. Pneumothorax

You are called to a residence where a neighbor found a child wandering around outside of the residence next door. The child appears around 2 years old and is wearing only a diaper. This neighbor states that she saw the mother drive away earlier and assumed she took the older kids to school. The house is searched and no one is home. Which of the following would be the most appropriate action?

A common adverse reaction for ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) treatment is:

The suffix -emia refers to the:

  A conscious patient with audible wheezing and difficulty speaking is likely suffering from:

 Which of the following best describes how hormones are released?

The ribs are connected to which section of the vertebrae?

A patient complains of a headache and other vague discomfort. How would EMS providers show the patient they genuinely care about them during the call?

The systolic pressure is:

Which of the following would be the most likely position you should transport a patient experiencing breathing distress?