EMT EXAM 4 JB LEARNING EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+

SAMPLE stands for Correct Answer: Signs and symptoms Allergies Medication Past medical history Last oral intake Events leading up to A patient has cool skin, shallow breathing and a diminished LOC. Your interventions would be: Correct Answer: Increase depth of respirations, high flow oxygen, and transport ASAP 2 Initial Assessment includes Correct Answer: Forming a general impression A fall patient has discoloration and tenderness to the left side of the chest. Upon auscultation, you hear diminished breath sounds on the affected side. You should: Correct Answer: Classify the patient as major trauma and immediately transport Traumatic Asphyxia presents as Correct Answer: bulging eyes and discoloration of the body above the shoulders What are the quickest ways to assess perfusion? Correct Answer: Capillary refill and pulse A patient with diminished level of consciousness, abdominal bleeding and a swollen and deformed arm is an example of: Correct Answer: Major Traum