A nurse is teaching a newly diagnosed epileptic client about anticonvulsant medications. The nurse should include information to

You arrive at the residence of a physician who informs you that his pregnant wife requires immediate transport to the hospital because she is bleeding and has a history of abruptio placentae. As a knowledgeable EMT, you should recognize that the greatest threat to the baby is:

You have been called for a 27-year-old female who is 32 weeks pregnant. She states that she is experiencing uterine contractions but feels no pain with them, just a tightening in her abdomen. The contractions began three days ago and seem to be increasing in frequency today. She denies discharge or rupture of her membranes. Given this presentation, you should recognize:

A family has called you after the apnea alarm for their 1-month-old baby sounded. They state that the settings seem too sensitive and the alarm goes off frequently. They would like the EMS squad to readjust the settings, so that this scenario can be avoided in the future. They do not want the patient transported to the hospital and are prepared to sign a refusal-of-care form. Assessment reveals no life threats to the patient’s airway, breathing, or circulation. Given the situation, you would:

You are providing a “stand-by” service at the county fair. At midmorning, a 50-year-old male patient approaches your tent and states that he was bitten in the right shoulder by some sort of insect and has tremendous pain. Assessment reveals his shoulder to have a large-reddened area with a sting mark in the middle. The skin is warm to the touch. Your care of this patient should include:

You have been called to a residence for a 21-year-old female in labor. On arrival, you immediately see that the head of the baby is out of the vagina. While delivering the head, the mother tells you that she is having twins. The EMT should immediately

A 43-year-old male patient has removed a tick from his arm prior to your arrival. He is refusing all care at this time. Which of these statements made by the EMT would be most appropriate?

During transport, a female patient who is restrained begins to cry and states that she is sorry for becoming violent and will not behave in that manner anymore. She requests that the restraints be removed because they are hurting her legs, and she does not wish to be restrained any longer. After ensuring that the restraints are not too tight and not harming the extremities, you would:

You are treating a patient with suspected heat cramps. Your medical director has issued standing orders for such treatment given the high number of heat-related emergencies to which your service routinely responds in the summer months. Regarding these standing orders, which of these instructions would seem most appropriate?

You have been asked by your medical director to put together an emergency kit specifically for patients who have been stung or bitten by small marine life animals. Which of these items should you place in that kit?