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1. If an open wound continues to bleed after applying direct pressure: a. Add additional dressings and continue to apply direct pressure. b. Do not remove any blood-soaked dressings. c. Ensure that 9-1-1 or the local emergency number has been called. d. All of the above. - Answer D 2. What is the first step in caring for a wound with significant bleeding? a. Add bulky dressings to reinforce blood-soaked bandages. b. Apply direct pressure with a sterile or clean dressing. c. App...

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The correct order of the spinal vertabrea from top to bottom is - Answer Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacral, Coccyx Cervical, Lumbar, Thoracic, Sacral, Coccyx Cervical, Thoracic, Sacral, Lumbar, Coccyx Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Coccyx, Sacral You are managing a patient who has fallen and sustained a fracture to the forearm. The injury is on the side closest to the thumb. The bone affected is the - Answer Humerus Ulna Radius Phalanges Which of the following signs would indicat...

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Which year did the Ambulance Services go from being under the authority of the Board of Police to the Public Health Department? - Answer 1933 Which City formed the first Ambulance in Ontario? - Answer Toronto In what year was the Ambulance Act legislated? - Answer 1966 Who suggested for the service to be reviewed provincially in 1966? What came of it? - Answer Dr. Norman McNally. Ambulance Act. Why was the establishment of FCC in significant? - Answer Fundamentals of ...

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Which of the following is an aspect of injury prevention where EMS can play an active role? - Answer Car seat inspection Epidemiology is primarily concerned with: - Answer the frequency and pattern of health events. EMS is just part of the patient's continuum of care. When does the continuum of care begin? - Answer When the patient is first injured or becomes ill A stimulus that causes stress is known as a(n): - Answer stressor. What was the effect of the publication o...

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Which one of the following statements relating to acute aortic dissection is NOT correct ? - Answer 1. The aneurysm may be associated with connective tissue disorders 2. Cardiac tamponade may be a consequence. 3. Chest X-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis 4. Renal failure may be a complication 5. Gangrene of the toes is commonly seen. Answer - Answer Unlikely to show up on plain xray A 68 year old woman presents to the Emergency Department with chest pain followed by sudden coll...

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Which is false? HFNP allow... - Answer A. Maintains adequate oxygenation PLUS humidification B. Provides small amount of Positive End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) (eg 4-8 cmH20) C. Patient still able to talk, eat and drink D. Flow rates 10-60L/min, precise FiO2 of 21-80%, optimal humidity delivery E. doesnt allow humidification Which is incorrect about endotracheal tubes? - Answer A. Limited to 7 days due to risk of damage to airways and larynx from plastic tube. B. Should terminate...

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Which of the following findings is LEAST indicative of abuse or domestic violence? - Answer A patient who refuses to allow a family member to speak for him or her If you suspect that a patient has been abused, it is MOST important that you: - Answer request law enforcement personnel if necessary. When arriving at a residence for any EMS call, you should make it a routine habit to: - Answer pay attention and listen for loud, threatening voices Know about how to treat possible ou...

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Which of the following refers to a program or process for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of an EMS System? - Answer Quality Improvement Which of the following agencies is responsible for establishing EMS System assessment programs? - Answer National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Upon arrival at the hospital, the EMT advises hospital personnel of the patient's condition, observations from the scene, treatment rendered, and other pertinent data to assure ...

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Which of the following scenarios does not involves the administration of advanced life support? A) a 48-year-old apneic patient who is intubated by the nasal route B) A 53-year-old cardiac arrest patient who is manually defibrillated C) A 61-year-old trauma patient whose chest is decompressed with a needle D) A 64-year-old cardiac arrest patient who is defibrillated with an AED - Answer D) A 64-year-old cardiac arrest patient who is defibrillated with an AED You are dispatched to the s...

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Chapter 1 - EMS Systems - Answer American Heart Association protocols are based on __________. - Answer evidence-based research As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: - Answer medical director approval National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. - Answer provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States Online medical control requires __________. - Answer phone or radio contact...

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The first priority of the EMT on the emergency scene is to? - Answer Ensure Personal Safety An EMT is operating as a designated agent of the? - Answer Medical Director The ____ is legally responsible for the clinical and patient-care aspects of an EMS system. - Answer Medical Director The first concern of an EMT always must be __ safety. - Answer Personal A policy set by an an EMS medical director that allows EMT'S to administer glucose to patients in certain circumsta...

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Methoxyflurane side effects (ACDC) - Answer ACDSee (*=Hangover-like) *Amnesia Anxiety *Coughing *Dry mouth *Drunk feeling *Depression *Dizziness Dysarthria (speech affected) Dysgeusia (taste affected) *Sleepiness (Somnolence) *Sweating Sensory neuropathy *Euphoria as well as: *Headache *Hypotension Asprin additional information - Answer Asprin 300 mg is indicated for cardiac chest pain regardless of patient is on anticoagulants or is already on asprin. If pati...

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Methoxyflurane side effects (ACDC) - Answer ACDSee (*=Hangover-like) *Amnesia Anxiety *Coughing *Dry mouth *Drunk feeling *Depression *Dizziness Dysarthria (speech affected) Dysgeusia (taste affected) *Sleepiness (Somnolence) *Sweating Sensory neuropathy *Euphoria as well as: *Headache *Hypotension Asprin additional information - Answer Asprin 300 mg is indicated for cardiac chest pain regardless of patient is on anticoagulants or is already on asprin. If pati...

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VITAL SIGNS (SECONDARY) OSCE: Overview (4 pts) - Answer 1. AVPU 2. Pupil Assessment 3. Blood Pressure 4. Temperature VITAL SIGNS (SECONDARY) OSCE: AVPU (3 pts) - Answer -Assess responsiveness verbally -Assess responsiveness by applying a low level of pain -Assign the patient correct category on the AVPU scale VITAL SIGNS (SECONDARY) OSCE: Pupil Assessment (9 pts) - Answer -Explain procedure to the patient -Determine size of pupil 1 -Determine reaction of pupil 1 to light...

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Pharmacists' scope of practice falls under which of the ff terms? A. Medication therapy management services. B. Pharmaceutical therapy management services. C. Drug therapy management services. D. Medication therapy services E. Drug therapy services - Answer A LB, a 45 yearl old male, comes into pharmacy to ask his pharmacist if dizziness is a normal s/e of his recently initiated perindopril.The pharmacist takes LB's BP and finds it to be 105/60 mmHg.The pharmacist recommends to ...

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What is the initial first aid treatment for acid burns? - Answer Flood the area with slowly running water for 20 minutes while gently removing contaminated clothing. What are the two primary objectives of First Aid treatment? - Answer Sustain life and promote recovery Who must be in charge of a First Aid box? - Answer A responsible or trained person. What special warning would you give to a casualty with suspected spinal injuries? - Answer Not to attempt to get up or move. ...

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Which of the following is an example of a symptom? A) Cyanosis B) Headache C) Tachycardia D) Hypertension - Answer B) Headache Which of the following scenarios does NOT involve the presence of any symptoms? A) A 44-year-old male with abdominal pain and severe dizziness B) A 49-year-old female with blurred vision and ringing in the ears C) A 55-year-old male with a severe headache and 2 days of nausea D) A 61-year-old female who is unconscious with facial cyanosis - Answer D) A 6...

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Measurement of blood pressure by palpation is recorded as 120/? - Answer P What pulse location do you palpate in an unresponsive patient? - Answer Carotid What pulse location when palpated indicates a SBP of 80mmHg or greater: - Answer Radial When assessing a patient's skin which of the following parameters are checked? - Answer Colour, temperature & condition When assessing the pulse of an unresponsive infant, you should palpate the _______ artery. - Answer Bra...

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Select the correct answer regarding the skeletal system - Answer The upper leg bone is known as the tibia The tibia is the largest bone in the body There are 12 pairs of ribs The upper arm bone is known as the radius After leaving the right ventricle of the heart, blood travels next through the - Answer Vena Cava Aorta Pulmonary vein Pulmonary artery A patient has been brought to the first aid post at a music festival having fallen asleep in the sun all day. They are V on th...

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If a decompression occurs, how can the CC know that the pilots are aware of the situation? - Answer Emergency descent felt. No1 to the flight deck is heard How many quick don O2 masks are located in the Flight Deck? - Answer FOUR. How would you manually open the compartment containing the O2 drop down masks above each of the main doors? - Answer Swipe along the bottom of the panel (ID/bank card.) How is the Passenger and CC O2 system activated electrically? - Answer A switc...

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