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Your patient a 52 year old male complaining of dull, achy chest pains. He is alert and oriented but upon assessment, you notice his skin is pale, cool and clammy. What is your next step? - ANSWERSAdminister Supplemental oxygen Cardiac Compromise - ANSWERSAny type of heart problem. Cardiac compromise is a blanket term used to describe any type of heart problem. As an EMT-B it allows you to identify cardiac problems without going above your scope of practice an AED is used to treat patients ...

3 effects of intracranial pressure on vital signs - ANSWERSbradycardia, irregular breathing, hypertension ___ ___ is part of a syndrome called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - ANSWERSchronic bronchitis ___ ___ is usually caused by viruses or bacteria and may last several days or weeks. - ANSWERSAcute bronchitis a group of diseases characterized by the pathological limitation of airflow in the airway that is not fully reversible. - ANSWERSCOPD A late sign of shock is: - ...

Shaken Baby Syndrome can cause which of the following conditions? (A) Hypoglycemia (B) Abdominal bruising (C) Subdural hematoma (D) Lower extremity fracture - ANSWERS(C) Subdural hematoma Which law protects an EMT if the EMT acts in good faith, is not negligent, acts within the scope of practice, and does not accept payment for service? (A) implied consent laws. (B) Good Samaritan laws. (C) malfeasance laws. (D) absolute immunity laws. - ANSWERS(B) Good Samaritan laws You arri...

Medical Direction - ANSWERSOversight of the patient-care aspects of an EMS system by the Medical Director. Protocols - ANSWERSlists of steps, such as assessments and interventions, to be taken in different situations. Protocols are developed by the Medical Director of an EMS system Offline Direction - ANSWERSconsists of standing orders issued by the medical director that allows EMTs to give certain medications or perform certain procedures without speaking to the medical director or anothe...

Hypoglycemia and acute ischemic stroke can present similarly because: • A:both oxygen and glucose are needed for brain function. • B:the majority of stroke patients have a history of diabetes. • C:the most common cause of a stroke is hypoglycemia. • D:they are both caused by low levels of glucose in the blood. - ANSWERS• A:both oxygen and glucose are needed for brain function. Reason: Although stroke and hypoglycemia are two distinctly different conditions, their signs and sym...

You arrive to find a 48 year old male complaining that his chest feels heavy. The patient is awake and talking to you. During your assessment, you note that his skin is pale, cool, and clammy. Your first step is to: A. apply your AED B. administer supplemental oxygen C. obtain a past medical history D. assist the patient in taking his neighbor's nitroglycerin - ANSWERSB (Your first step is to administer supplemental oxygen. When treating chest pain, it is important to get oxygen to the pat...

What is the most reliable method of confirming and montioring correct placement of an ET tube? - ANSWERSContinuous waveform capnography The upper airway consists of... - ANSWERSNose, Mouth, Jaw, Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Larynx No gas exchange occurs here __________, it's called ____________. - ANSWERSNose to terminal bronchioles, anatomical dead space. (2ml/kg of inspired tidal volume) They conduct airflow towards gas exchange units. Crycothyroid membrane - ANSWERSbetween thyroid and ...

Pediatric Maintenance Fluids - ANSWERS4mL/kg/hr for the first 10kg 2mL/kg/hr for the second 10kg 1mL/kg/hr for each kg of body weight above 20kg Pediatric DKA Interventions - ANSWERS-Begin regular insulin infusion at 0.1 units/kg/hr -Monitor BGL every 30 min and adjust therapy to decrease serum glucose no more than 100 per hour -If serum glucose decreases by more than 100 per hour add D5 to it fluids -change IV fluids to D5W if serum glucose drops below 300 -Potassium replacement should...

the Governor is the obligee -ANSWER crime of the state which is correct the obligee -ANSWER which of the following refers to the party to whom an obligation is owed Governor of the state -ANSWER who is the obligee in a contract of bail when the crime is against the state latin to deliver out -ANSWER what does extradition mean no the bond cannot be continued.a new bond must be written -ANSWER can a appearance bond to be continued when the defendant is appealing the decision of the cou...

Which of the following is correct regarding compensatory damages ? - ANSWERcompensatory damages pay a victim for his loss which of the following if any is correct regarding punitive damages? - ANSWERpunitive damages are designed to punish the wrongdoer and set an example for others which of the following is correct regarding international torts ? - ANSWER-a tort is civil wrong committed against an individual -one who commits a tort may be required to pay the medical bills of the victim ...