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EMT Prep Practice Test A 40 year-old patient is complaining of feeling anxious and says that he can't breathe. You should: - Assess his respiratory rate and rhythm, check his oxygen saturation and listen to the lungs. Tidal volume refers to: - The depth of the breath You are treating an adult patient who just vomited and is unresponsive. You should suction the patient's airway for________ seconds at a time. - 10 to 15 seconds If you manually ventilating a patient, you should squeeze the bag every _____ seconds for an adult and every _____ seconds for a child. - 5-6 seconds for an adult, 3-5 seconds for a child You encounter a 4-month-old baby in a cardiac arrest of unknown cause. What type of defibrillator should you use? - A manual defibrillator What is the best choice for a responsive cardiac emergency patient with palpable pulses? - Do Not use the AED What does ROSC mean? - Return of spontaneous circulation How often should you check the pulse of the unconscious patient during transport? - Every 30 seconds You're called to the home of a 70 year-old man. When you arrive, you should look for visual clues, including: - Severe bleeding, Unconsciousness, Trouble breathing An elderly patient tells you he has been experiencing vomiting and loose stools for several days. He seems confused, and his skin is cool and diaphoretic. You only detect carotid pulses. What should you do? - Arrange for immediate transport Conditions that may mimic the symptoms of a stroke include all of the following EXCEPT: 1. Hyperglycemia 2. Postictal state 3. Myocardial infarction 4. Subdural bleed - Myocardial Infarction