Final EMT readiness exam 2022/2023 Verified Solution

Final EMT readiness exam 2022/2023 Verified Solution A female is unresponsive due to being hit in the head with a board. She has a large hematoma on her forehead. You should? Manually stabilize the spine Which is the BEST way to assess breathing in an unconscious patient? Watch for chest rise A 10 month old pt has a partial foreign body obstruction due to a piece of hot dog. She is cyanotic and has minimal air movement. Your treatment should include? Back blows and abdominal thrusts A 54 year old female is complaining of chest pain. The patient would like you to assist her in taking one of her husband's nitro tablets. Vital signs are BP 140/100, P 96, R 18. What should you do? Monitor vital signs and transport in position of comfort The most common electrical disturbance the result in cardiac arrest in adults is Ventricular fibrillation A 35 year old female claims to have fallen. As you assess her injuries, her husband enters the room tells you to leave. He is holding a baseball bat. You should? Leave the scene and request police assistance A 91 year old male was found lying on the floor in his home. He is staring blankly and is rigid and cool to the touch. Vital signs are BP 100/74, Temp 88F, and SPo2 93%. As you prepare for transport, you should? Apply heat packs and handle gently A pt complains of abdominal pain. Which of the following questions should you ask?? "How would you describe your pain" 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? Congestive heart failure (CHF) A 7 year old child was struck by an automobile. You note a contusion to the right chest and right lower arm fracture with arterial bleeding. Your treatment should include? Applying direct pressure to the arm, applying a long backboard, and administering oxygen Your are called to an office buildi