EMT FINAL EXAM
EMT FINAL EXAM An 18 year old hiker has been bitten by a rattle snake. His vital signs are bp 140/90 p 130 R 24. You should: Calm the patient and coach him not to move A pulseless and apneic 68 year old male has an implanted pacemaker in his right shoulder Without delaying defibrillation, where should you apply the AED pads? anterior chest and back (between shoulder blades) When infants or children experience breathing difficulties, their pulse may Increase early, then decrease significantly One of the most problematic side effects of nitroglycerin is hypotension What is the amount of air moved with one normal breath called? tidal volume A 67-year-old female is short of breath and sitting in a tripod position. She is on home oxygen and has had a productive cough over the last few days. During your exam, you note that she is wheezing and breathing with pursed lips. SPO2 is 93%. You should suspect Obstructive pulmonary disease A 2-year-old boy has a circumferential burn to his hand up to the wrist. The mother tells you a pot of boiling water spilled onto the boy. You should Transport and inform the ER that you suspect abuse
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