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EMT Practice Test The pediatric assessment triangle is composed of three elements: - 1.) Appearance (muscle tone) 2.) Working Breathing 3.) Circulation Esophageal Veracies Signs - Bright red blood vomit GI bleed signs - Vomit that has dark blood and looks like coffee grounds Which space in the body will you find the pancreas? - Retroperitoneal Space You are called to a home where a 91 year old man has had a syncopal episode and is vomiting. The caregiver who called 911 stated that the patient's bowel movements have been bright red since yesterday. The patient has not complained of any pain, but is nauseated. What is most likely wrong with this man and which choice includes appropriate treatment steps? a.) He has an upper GI bleed and should be transported sitting up with high flow O2 administered via a NRB at 15 LPM. b.) He has a lower GI bleed and should be given O2 via nasal cannula at 4LPM and transported in a position of comfort while treating for shock c.) He has pancreatitis and should be given high flow O2 via NRB at 15 LPM. Rapid transport in a left lateral recumbent position while keeping him warm will help avoid shock. d.) He has had a TIA and should be given high flow oxygen via NRB and transported on his effected side to the nearest hospital. - b.) lower GI bleed The bright red blood in the bowel movements is indicative of a lower GI bleed. Answer 1,2, and 3 all utilize an NRB to deliver high flow O2. Given that the patient is vomiting and nauseated, it would be advisable to use a nasal cannula, rather than an NRB, to help avoid potential airway compromise if the patient continues to vomit. Need to have a HR of ________ to be Tachycardic - more than 100 BPM Rapid breathing is first seen in what stage of shock? - Compensated A TIA will usually stop after ______? Final diagnosis made after _________? - 10-15 mins 24 hours if symptoms resolve 5 rights of medication administration? a.) Medication, dose, time, route, and documentation. b.) Patient, medication, indication, dose, and time. c.) Patient, medication, dose, route, and time. d.) Medication, dose, generic name, route, and documentation - c.) -Patient -Medication -Dose -Route -Time -(6th could be documentation) Cells that die during a stroke are called? - Infarcted Cells When transmitting a number with two or more digits you should say the whole number first, followed by: a.) Saying it again b.) Saying it in Spanish c.) Saying, "Do you copy?" d.) Saying each number individually - d.) Saying each number individually You arrive on scene with your partner Emilio to find a woman who is having problems breathing. She is speaking in 1 or 2 word bursts and is on oxygen at 3 liters per minute. There is an ashtray next to her bed loaded with cigarette butts. She says her care taker called the ambulance and she does not want you there. She says she will allow you to take her vitals but then you have to leave. Her BP is 100/60 her pulse is 48 and her respirations are 18. She says she is 89 years old and has a pacemaker and is on high blood pressure medication. "I just want to be old, please leave", she says. What should you do? - Respect her wishes and leave, asking her to please call if she needs medical attention. As long as the patient is of sound mind, they can refuse treatment After the baby's head has delivered you should? a.) Suction the mouth and nose and wait for the mother to push the rest of the baby out b.) Support the head and gently pull the baby out c.) Suction the mouth and nose then check if the cord is wrapped around the infant's neck d.) Put the mother on high flow O2 and prepare to deliver the rest of the infant. - c.) Suction the mouth and nose then check if the cord is wrapped around the infant's neck During an assessment of a 78 year old woman you find her skin to be cool, moist, and pale. What would you suspect? a.) Hypoperfusion b.) Hyperthermia c.) Vasovagal d.) Hyperglycemia - a.) Hypoperfusion