EMD 197 Practice NREMT

When placing a morbidly obese patient on the stretcher, why shouldn't you place him/her supine or in full Fowler's position? - movement of the diaphragm is restricted Why would the fontanel of an 8-month-old female who has meningitis bulge? - the ICP has increased How do kidneys assist in buffering the PH of the blood? - they produce biocarbonate A 91-year-old female complains of difficulty breathing. You auscultate fine crackles in her lower lungs. While assessing her lower legs, you observe large areas of dry, crusted scabs on her skin. You should administer oxygen and: - assess her vital signs A 67-year-old female complains of crampy abdominal pain. She tells you she has diarrhea and mucus in her stool. Her vital signs are P 94, R 16, BP 136/84, and SpO2 is 96% on room air. You should: - transport her in a position of comfort An 11-year-old male who has a history of autism has difficulty breathing. You observe intercostal retractions, and he answers basic questions. While caring for him, you should: - only preform necessary assessments and treatments You are assessing a newborn female one minute after she was born. Her body is pink, and her extremities are blue. She has a strong cry. She has some movement of her extremities and withdraws her foot when you tap it. Her vital signs are P 168 and R 56. You should suspect she: - is healthy A 59-year-old male complains of abdominal pain and dizziness. He tells you he had a kidney transplant six months ago. His skin is warmer than normal and