NYS EMT-B PRACTICE QUESTIONS | 110 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | 35 Pages

A "stoma" can be defined as a. An opening that carries air from the pharynx into the nasopharynx b. An opening from the front of the throat directly into the esophagus c. An opening from the front of the throat directly into the trachea d. The tube that connects the pharynx to the stomach - C A 16-year-old male has fallen down a flight of stairs. You find that the patient's shoulder is deformed and that he is guarding the shoulder and complaining of a tingling in the fingers on the injured side. After locating a distal pulse, you should: a. Reduce the obvious injury b. Transport the patient without applying anything to the shoulder c. Apply gentle traction to reduce the tingling and then splint in place d. Immobilize the entire arm in a sling, swathe, and blanket roll, if necessary - D A 38 year old reported vague sensations of pain in his left chest. Before he could see his doctor he developed severe chest pain that radiated down his left arm and was unrelieved by rest. What position would you normally transport this patient? a. Laying down