Final EMT Fisdap QUESTION AND ANSWERS

A female is unresponsive due to being hit in the head with a board. She has a large hematoma on her forehead. You should Assess her airway Check for a pulse Obtain consent to treat Manually stabilize the spine -CORRECT ANSWER: Manually stabilize the spine Which is the BEST way to assess breathing in an unconscious patient? Watch for chest rise Apply a pulse oximeter Check for capillary refill Examine the skin color -CORRECT ANSWER: Watch for chest rise A 10 month old pt has a partial foreign body obstruction due to a piece of hot dog. She is cyanotic and has minimal air movement. Your treatment should include Ventilations by bvm and oxygen A blind finger sweep Highly concentrated oxygen blow-by Back blows and abdominal thrusts -CORRECT ANSWER: Back blows and abdominal thrusts A 54 year old female is complaining of chest pain. The patient would like you to assist her in taking one of her husband's nitro tablets. Vital signs are BP 140/100, P 96, R 18. What should you do? Monitor vital signs and transport in position of comfort Assist the pt in self administering nitroglycerin Administer oxygen and contact the pt physician Check the expiration date on the nitroglycerine and comply with the patients request -CORRECT ANSWER: Monitor vital signs and transport in position of comfort