Which of the following refers to a hernial protrusion of a sac-like cyst of meninges, spinal fluid, and a portion of the spinal cord with its nerves through a defect in the vertebral column?

The nurse is educating a patient and the family about different types of stabilization devices. Which statement by the patient indicates that the patient understands the benefit of using a halo fixation device instead of Gardner-Wells tongs?

You and your partner are dispatched to a residence for an “ill person.” When you arrive, you find that the patient, a 44-year-old man, does not speak English. There are no relatives or bystanders present who can act as an interpreter. You should:

The spread of HIV and hepatitis in the health care setting can usually be traced to:

You are transporting a 40-year-old male with respiratory distress. The patient tells you that he recently had a positive tuberculosis (TB) skin test and is currently being evaluated for possible TB. You should:

When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call, you should:

A 60-year-old man complains of chest pain. He is conscious and alert and denies shortness of breath. Which of the following questions would be the MOST appropriate to ask him?

You are assessing a middle-aged man with chest pain that you suspect is caused by a cardiac problem. The patient tells you that he does not want to go to the hospital and insists that you leave him alone. You should:

You arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle versus pedestrian accident. The patient, a 13-year-old male, is unconscious and has multiple injuries. As you are treating the child, a law enforcement officer advises you that the child’s parents will be at the scene in approximately 15 minutes. What should you do?

Medical control gives you an order that seems inappropriate for the patient’s condition. Following the medical directions, you should follow the order as directed without confirming it for clarity.