A postal worker has been attacked by a dog during her mail delivery route. The patient is a 54-year-old female with several dog bites on her lower extremities and left arm. The worst of these bites is located on the back of her right leg just above the ankle. How can you explain the location of this injury using anatomical landmarks?
You are called to the scene of a multi-trauma patient who ha…
You are called to the scene of a multi-trauma patient who has distended neck veins. Which of the following could be eliminated from your differential diagnosis?
From the list provided, select the five (5) most common caus…
From the list provided, select the five (5) most common causes of inadequate oxygenation of a newborn in the prehospital setting.
You are called to treat a patient who is unresponsive, pulse…
You are called to treat a patient who is unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic. The patient has a valid DNR bracelet, yet the spouse is asking you to provide treatment. What should you do?
How should you determine the responsiveness of a newborn?
How should you determine the responsiveness of a newborn?
You arrive on scene to find an adult complaining of difficul…
You arrive on scene to find an adult complaining of difficulty breathing. Breathing rate is 20 times per minute with adequate volume. Lung sounds are clear and equal without accessory muscle usage. Color is normal and his pulse oximeter reading is 100% on room air. How would you describe this patient’s respiratory status?
At the conclusion of a primary assessment, what is the princ…
At the conclusion of a primary assessment, what is the principal reason we determine the priority of the patient?
Which of the following would be the MOST definitive sign of…
Which of the following would be the MOST definitive sign of a fractured extremity?
During assessment of a patient with critical injuries, you f…
During assessment of a patient with critical injuries, you find his skin has changed from warm and dry to cool and moist. Which option BEST describes these findings?
You are assessing a patient with no obvious injuries whose c…
You are assessing a patient with no obvious injuries whose car struck a tree head-on at 60 mph. Which of the following BEST explains how the mechanism of injury affects your patient assessment and treatment?