What are the risk factors for depression? (Select three correct answers)
A 86 year old patient is displaying left sided weakness and…
A 86 year old patient is displaying left sided weakness and slurring of speech. They have a history of hypertension and arthritis. Vitals are BP 96/60, P 86 and irregular, RR 16, and SpO2 95% on room air. You should:
The correct compression depth for a normal sized adult is:
The correct compression depth for a normal sized adult is:
The following ECG is obtained from an alert and oriented 4-y…
The following ECG is obtained from an alert and oriented 4-year-old patient with shortness of breath and palpitations. The paramedic should:
There is a medical emergency at a machine shop. Near the ent…
There is a medical emergency at a machine shop. Near the entrance of the building there are two victims who appear to have collapsed. The paramedic should:
A patient was struck in the chest with a baseball bat and no…
A patient was struck in the chest with a baseball bat and now has respiratory distress, cyanosis, hemoptysis, and subcutaneous emphysema. The paramedic’s priority for management is:
A 12 lead ECG indicates elevation in leads II, III, and aVF….
A 12 lead ECG indicates elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. Which of the following is the MOST likely life-threatening problem that may develop?
A 45 year old patient complains of polyuria and dysuria. Vi…
A 45 year old patient complains of polyuria and dysuria. Vitals are unremarkable except a temperature of 100.5. They deny abdominal pain or vaginal discharge. You suspect:
The paramedic is attempting to differentiate cystic fibrosis…
The paramedic is attempting to differentiate cystic fibrosis and chronic bronchitis in a patient. Which of the following factors would help distinguish the two processes? Chronic bronchitis (Choose 3) Cystic fibrosis (Choose 3)
An elderly patient complains of a severe tearing sensation b…
An elderly patient complains of a severe tearing sensation between the shoulders and spine. Assessment reveals unequal blood pressure readings in the arms. Paramedics most important intervention is: