A patient with a history of schizophrenia called EMS because he was experiencing abdominal pain. When law enforcement arrived, the patient became violent, necessitating the placement of handcuffs. When you assess the patient, he tells you that killing someone will make his abdominal pain go away. His vital signs are stable. How should you manage this situation?
Your patient opens their eyes in response to voice, makes in…
Your patient opens their eyes in response to voice, makes incomprehensible sounds, and localizes pain. What is this patients GCS?
48-year-old male is found unconscious in the garden by his…
48-year-old male is found unconscious in the garden by his wife. When you arrive at the scene and assess the man, you find that he is unresponsive, has labored breathing, and has hives over his entire trunk. You should:
A ventilation/perfusion (V/Q ratio) mismatch on the perfusio…
A ventilation/perfusion (V/Q ratio) mismatch on the perfusion (Q) side occurs when:
What does the” P” in DCAP-BTLS stand for?
What does the” P” in DCAP-BTLS stand for?
EMT providers are required to consult medical direction befo…
EMT providers are required to consult medical direction before implementing standing orders?
Two-way communication that requires the EMT to “push to talk…
Two-way communication that requires the EMT to “push to talk” and “release to listen” describes which mode of communication?
A tennis ball bounces on the floor three times. If each time…
A tennis ball bounces on the floor three times. If each time it loses % of its energy due to heating, how high does it rise after the third bounce, provided we released it m from the floor? Express you answers in meters, insert the numerical value only without the units.
What are 2-Conditions needed for the development of karst to…
What are 2-Conditions needed for the development of karst topography include:
Alpha Tech weighs the costs of technological upgrades with v…
Alpha Tech weighs the costs of technological upgrades with varying outcomes: • Smooth upgrade: Probability = 0.45, Cost = $200,000 • Minor issues: Probability = 0.35, Cost = $800,000 • Major issues requiring additional investment: Probability = 0.20, Cost = $1,112,175 • Cost of Risk Management (out of pocket cost): $50,000 What is the expected cost of technological upgrades for Alpha Tech?