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A 68 year old pt complains of chest pain. Vital signs are BP 146/90, P 92, R
20. You should
Provide supplemental oxygen via BVM
Administer oxygen via nasal cannula at 6 lpm
Administer oxygen via non-rebreather mask at 6lpm
Use flow restricted oxygen powered ventilation device ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Administer oxygen via nasal cannula at 6 lpm
Your motorcycle accident victim is anxious, short of breath and tachycardic,
with unequal chest expansion. There are no wounds present. Your
administration of high flow oxygen does not seem to be helping. You
suspect,
A pleural rub
Neurogenic shock
An open pneumothorax
A flail chest ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A flail chest
You arrive at a campsite where there has been an explosion. Your patients
clothing is still burning, and she is gasping for air. You should
Extinguish burning clothing
Open the pts airway
Ventilation via bag-valve mask
Begin to administer oxygen ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
Extinguish burning clothing
You have just assisted in the delivery of a healthy newborn girl. Which of
the following is the most important?
Wrap the newborn in a blanket to keep her warm
Note the exact time and location of birth
,Give the newborn high concentrated oxygen via non rebreather mask
Give the newborn to her mother to begin binding ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Wrap the newborn in a blanket to keep her warm
A 20 year old male collapsed while eating a hot dog. He appears cyanotic.
You should
Begin abdominal thrusts
Open his airway
Begin chest compressions
Check responsiveness ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Check
responsiveness
Your patient is unconscious. The nurse on scene states : " the pt is
bradycardic, please attach your AED and transport." what should you do?
Explain that use of an AED is not appropriate at this time
Assess the pts breathing and pulse
Obtain vital signs and request the nurses order in writing
Apply the AED and transport immediately ---------CORRECT ANSWER------
-----------Assess the pts breathing and pulse
A pt has sustained multiple traumatic injuries. In a "load and go: situation,
the fastest, most appropriate method of splinting would be securing
The entire body to a spine board
The injured limb to an uninjured limb
Pulse oximetry readings after splinting
A KED ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The injured limb to an
uninjured limb
When giving the hospital a radio report, you should
Provide a complete medical history
Speak quickly and be brief
Only report life threatening conditions
,Maintain a clear and steady tone ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
Maintain a clear and steady tone
A three year old pt has been sick for several days. Her mother tells you that
she has been vomiting and has diarrhea. The child appears tired but
withdraws from you during your exam. She is breathing quickly and looks
pale. Vital signs are 90/50, P 133, R36. you should
Encourage active rehydration
Observe the pt and transport routine to the hospital
Apply high concentration oxygen and transport rapidly
Ask if she could have ingested a poison ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------
---------Apply high concentration oxygen and transport rapidly
A semi- conscious trauma pt with a suspected cervical spine injury has a
significant amount of blood in her mouth. You should
Perform jaw thrust
Fully immobilize the pt
Suction using a rigid catheter
Insert an OPA ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Suction using a
rigid catheter
The best treatment for a pt exposed to an absorbed poison is to
Remove the poison from the skin
Administer activated charcoal
"Neutralize" the poison with vinegar
Apply a tourniquet ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Remove the
poison from the skin
Signs and symptoms of early hypoperfusion can include
Decreased blood pressure
Bradycardia
Anxiousness
, Unresponsiveness ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Decreased
blood pressure
The following pts are all complaining of shortness of breath. Which of the
following pts is MOST likely to be hypoxic
68 year old male with a history of emphysema: SpO2 of 95%
23 year old asthmatic female exposed to cold temperature: SpO2 90%
12 year old female exposed to cold temperatures : SpO2 of 88%
35 year old male assaulted in the chest: SpO2 of 96% ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------23 year old asthmatic female exposed to cold
temperature: SpO2 90%
A 27 year old female with a history of asthma complains of difficulty
breathing. She has used her prescribed inhaler multiple times in the last
nine hours. She has been in an argument with her boyfriend and is quite
upset. Vital signs are P 140, R 60, SpO2 100%, breath sounds clear with
no wheezing. You should suspect
COPD
An acute asthma attack
Hyperventilation
A medication overdose ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
Hyperventilation
A 90 year old female complains of shortness of breath which has been
ongoing for the past few days. It gets worse at night when she lies down.
Vital signs BP 180/100. P 106, R24. breath sounds reveal crackles
bilaterally. Her most likely problem is
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
Pulseless electrical activity (PEA)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Congestive heart failure (CHF) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
Congestive heart failure (CHF)