Emc 100 Final Exam

Partial blockage with this can cause snoring sound when unconcious - answer- tongue Stores oxygen in reservoir bag, inhaled during each breath - answer- non-rebreather mask What you should do to amniotic sac if it still covers infants head - answer- tear (it open) Treatment of emotionally disturbed against their will when they are a ________ to self or others - answer- danger Most important step in crisis management - answer- talk to the patient Broken blood vessels below skin - answer- contusion When head is not the presenting part in birth - answer- breech birth Biohazard should be reported to - answer- hazmat Treatment for this includes maintaining body temperature with blankets - answer- shock Not a factor for determining potential for violence - answer- race of patient Transport patient to the hospital if these are more than 5 minutes apart - answer- contractions Burning resulting in reddened and painful skin - answer- superficial burn/wound When dispatched to this type of call, don't respond until you are sure of the location - answer- an emergency Side pregnant patient should be positioned - answer- on their left side Diaphragm and rib cage expands during - answer- inhalation Safety for self and patient and effective assessment and treatment important for patient of _________ - answer- domestic violence Treatment for conscious choking adult - answer- abdominal thrusts Wound type which is important to locate both entrance and exit - answer- gunshot Survey type enabling you to determine number of patients and estimate of injury severity - answer- visual