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Following insertion of a needle into a patient's skin to administer an intramuscular injection, you pull back on the plunger and note the presence of blood in the syringe. You should: A. advance the needle 1 cm further and administer the drug. B. slightly withdraw the needle and administer the drug. C. remove the needle and apply pressure to the site. D. administer the medication since this is a normal finding. - Answer- C. remove the needle and apply pressure to the site. A 70-year-...

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For consent to be informed, the AEMT must: A. tell the patient where they are being transported. B. explain the risks and benefits of treatment. C. ensure the patient understands the potential cost. D. explain local EMS protocols to the patient - Correct answer-A. explain the risks and benefits of treatment. even with an EMS certification, your ability to function as an EMT is governed locally by the: A. State health department. B. county health department. C. EMS systems medical direc...

These two locations should be examined for bruising when suspecting child abuse. - Answer- Face and Buttocks This the number one sign of heat exhaustion moving into heat stroke. - Answer- Altered mental status. Traumatic injury to all of the meningeal layers would produce this specific sign. - Answer- CSF/Clear Fluid from the nose. Which situations would SpO2 readings prove to be less accurate? - Answer- CO, natural gas, or cyanide (due to house fire) exposure. This is the primary pr...

These two locations should be examined for bruising when suspecting child abuse. - Answer- Face and Buttocks This the number one sign of heat exhaustion moving into heat stroke. - Answer- Altered mental status. Traumatic injury to all of the meningeal layers would produce this specific sign. - Answer- CSF/Clear Fluid from the nose. Which situations would SpO2 readings prove to be less accurate? - Answer- CO, natural gas, or cyanide (due to house fire) exposure. This is the primary pr...

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AEMT Drug Cards, NREMT Advanced-EMT Lactated Ringers - Trade Name: Hartmann's Solution MOA: Isotonic crystalloid solution, replaces water and electrolytes Indications: hypovolemic shock Contraindications: CHF, renal failure Side effects: N/A Dose: 20 mg/kg for adults and PEDS Naloxone - Trade Name: Narcan MOA: opioid antagonist Indications: Narcotic OD, coma of unknown origin Contraindications: hypersensitivity Side Effects: nausea, seizures, vomiting Adult D...

NAEMT Instructor Test In order to maintain instructor status for a specific NAEMT continuing education course, how many times a year must an instructor teach that course? - correct answer 1 Of the following, who would be likely to participate in the development of the PHTLS course? - correct answer A ten-year veteran flight paramedic A university hospital is looking for a course they can offer to local EMS providers in one eight-hour day that will improve providers' ability to work toget...

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