EMT Class 2024 TEST!! With Correct Answers

A 15- year- old boy was killed when he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle. He has numerous disfiguring injuries and has been placed in the back of the ambulance the shield him from curious bystanders. When the child's parents arrive at the scene, they demand to see him. You should - correct answer--advise them that their son had severely disfiguring injuries and ask them if there is anyone they would like you to contact first. A 16 year old female complains of vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping that began several hours ago. During your assessment interview, you should - correct answer-- inquire about the possibility of pregnancy in private, if possible A 5-year-old boy has fallen and has a serve deformity of the forearm near the wrist. He has possibly sustained a fracture of the forearm - correct answer--distal A critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted no longer than blank hours following the incident. - correct answer--72 A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she - correct answer--is excessively thirsy A fracture of the humerus just above the elbow would be described as a - correct answer--distal humerus fracture A patient has a blood pressure of 130/70 mm Hg. The "130" represents: - correct answer--Ventricular relaxation A patient has bilateral femur fractures. This means that: - correct answer--both femurs are fractured A patient has fractured both femurs. Anatomically, these injuries would be described as being: - correct answer--bilateral A patient in a semi- reclined position with the head elevated to facilitate breathing is in the position - correct answer--Fowler A patient with a pneumothorax has unilateral chest expansion. This means that: - correct answer--only one side of his chest rises when he inhales. A patient's refusal of EMS treatment and/or transport must be: - correct answer--an informed refusal