EMT final exam JBL learning Chapter 21: Toxicology

A 25-year-old man overdosed on heroin and is unresponsive. His breathing is slow and shallow and he is bradycardic. He has track marks on both arms. The EMT should: a.) administer naloxone via the intranasal route b.) insert a nasal airway and ventilate with a BVM c.) position the patient on his side and transport d.) administer naloxone via the intramuscular route ---------- Correct Answer ---------- b.) insert a nasal airway and ventilate with a BVM A 4-year-old, 15-kg male ingested an unknown quantity of acetaminophen (Tylenol). The child's mother states that she does not know when the ingestion occurred. The child is conscious and alert and in no apparent distress. The EMT should: a.) contact medical control for guidance b.) administer 15g of activated charcoal c.) give the child milk to absorb the Tylenol d.) administer high-flow supplemental oxygen ---------- Correct Answer ---------- b.) administer 15g of activated charcoal Activated charcoal may be indicated for a patient who ingested: a.) iron b.) ethanol c.) aspirin d.) methanol ---------- Correct Answer ---------- c.) aspirin Airborne substances should be diluted with: a.) oxygen b.) syrup of ipecac c.) activated charcoal d.) an alkaline antidote ---------- Correct Answer ---------- a.) oxygen Before giving activated charcoal, you should: a.) obtain approval from medical control b.) have the patient drink a glass of milk c.) mix it with an equal amount of water d.) mix the suspension by stirring the bottle ---------- Correct Answer ---------- a.) obtain approval from medical contro