What is the best reason for a patient with suspected epiglottitis to have difficulty swallowing?
During a long distance transfer of a 10 year old struggling…
During a long distance transfer of a 10 year old struggling to breathe, the patient becomes quieter and seems like they are beginning to go to sleep. The paramedic should suspect that
A patient in their third trimester of pregnancy is bleeding…
A patient in their third trimester of pregnancy is bleeding vaginally. It is estimated that they lost about 750mL of blood. The patient denies any pain. The paramedic should suspect
During treatment of a pediatric trauma patient, the child’s…
During treatment of a pediatric trauma patient, the child’s heart rate suddenly and rapidly drops. What does the paramedic suspect happened to cause this precipitous change?
Which of the following is the best indicator of an imminent…
Which of the following is the best indicator of an imminent delivery?
Which of the following statements is most correct regarding…
Which of the following statements is most correct regarding characteristics of the child abuser?
On arrival of EMS, a 3 year old that aspirated a foreign bod…
On arrival of EMS, a 3 year old that aspirated a foreign body becomes unresponsive. The paramedic should first
Which of the following patients would have the greatest risk…
Which of the following patients would have the greatest risk of experiencing a complete airway obstruction from a foreign object?
An infant is involved in a house fire and has burns covering…
An infant is involved in a house fire and has burns covering the front of both legs and abdomen. Which of the following is the approximate percentage of surface area involved?
A lethargic 8 year old patient with a partial airway obstruc…
A lethargic 8 year old patient with a partial airway obstruction has severe dyspnea with a respiratory rate of 56. The heart rate is 60 per minute with a BP of 84/58. Which terminology best describes this situation?