EMT Exam 3 Chap 14-18 (JBL) 2024

EMT Exam 3 Chap 14-18 (JBL) 2024 Your primary assessment of an elderly woman reveals that she is conscious and alert, but is experiencing difficulty breathing. She has a history of emphysema, hypertension, and congestive heart failure. As you assess the patient's circulatory status, you should direct your partner to: A) perform a head-to-toe secondary assessment. B) assess her oxygen saturation and blood pressure. C) retrieve the stretcher and prepare for transport. D) administer oxygen with the appropriate device. - ANSWER D In addition to looking for severe bleeding, assessment of circulation in the conscious patient should involve: A) palpating the carotid pulse to determine the approximate rate and checking capillary refill time. B) taking a blood pressure and determining if the patient is alert and oriented or confused. C) applying a pulse oximeter probe to the finger to determine if peripheral perfusion is adequate. D) checking the radial pulse and noting the color, temperature, and condition of the skin. - ANSWER D When caring for a patient who takes numerous medications, it is best to: A) document the medications on your patient care report, but leave them at home so they do not get misplaced. B) take all of the patient's medications with you to the hospital and document them on your patient care report. C) send the patient's medications to the hospital with a family member or other person who will safeguard them. D) let the hospital staff retrieve the patient's medical records, which should show a list of his or her current medications. - ANSWER B