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EMT Final Exam 2023 You arrive at the home of a 50-year-old female with severe epistaxis. As you are treating her, it is MOST important to recall that: A. The patient may be significantly hypertensive. B. The patient is at risk for vomiting and aspiration C. A detailed exam is needed to determine the cause Answer is B. The patient is at risk for vomiting and aspersion You respond to a young female who was sexually assaulted. The patient is conscious but confused. The last thin...

ATI CMS MENTAL HEALTH REVIEW EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED 2023 LOC - ALERT (Correct Answer) - patient is responsive opens eyes spontaneously answers questions appropriately LOC - LETHARGIC (Correct Answer) - patient can open eyesand respond to questions falls asleep easily LOC - OBTUNDED (Correct Answer) - patient responds to light shaking is confused slow to respond LOC - STUPOROUS (Correct Answer) - patient barely respondsto painful stimuli *example* rubbing ster...

LOC - Level of consciousness MM - Mucous membrane CRT - capillary refil time CRI - Constant rate infusion IVC - Intravenous catheter COO - Change of orders TVI - total volume infused UOP - Urine output U - Urine BM - Bowel movement D+ - Diarrhea V+ - Vomiting Pk - PinkLP - Light Pink Ict - Icteric Dep - Depressed BAR - Bright, alert, and responsive QAR - Quiet, alert, responsive Neuro - Neurologically inappropriate O2dep - Oxygen dependent SPO2 - Pulse oximetry BP - Blood Pre...

1. 11 components of NIHSS: 1. LOC (Question & Command) 2. Gaze 3. Visual field 4. Facial palsy 5. Upper extremity 6. Lower extremity 7. Limb ataxia 8. Sensory 9. Best language 10. Dysarthria 11. Extinction & inattention 2. 1A - LOC: 0 = Alert 1 = Not alert; aroused with minor verbal stimulation 2 = Not alert; requires strong or painful stimulation 3 = Reflex movements only or totally unresponsive (COMA ~ try rub on chest) --- 1a. Level of Consciousness: The investigator must cho...

According to the USDOT, minimum staffing for BLS ambulance includes: correct answer: At least one EMT in the patient compartment. The driver does not need to be an EMT Which of the following statements regarding heatstroke is correct? correct answer: Heatsrtoke occurs when the body is exposed to more heat than it can eliminate and normal mechanisms such as sweating are overwhelmed. The temp can rise to appoint where tissues are destroyed. It can develop during prolonged vigorous physical ac...

The four steps for respiratory mgmt correct answer: 1. tx *ventilation *first (should problem exist) 2. *oxygenation* 3. *circulation* 4. *perfusion* problems at one step will adversely affect each process that follows it within sequence External respiration vs. Internal respiration correct answer: External = exchange of O2 and CO2 across AC membrane - depends on diffusion capacity of AC membrane & ventilation Internal = exchange of O2 & CO2 across blood and tissue cells - depe...

Fracture left hip - Answer- - Manifestations: pain in hip/groin, bruising at hip, pain on movement, muscle spasms - Bucks traction (temporary to relieve pain, reduce muscle spasm and immobilize) - use is not routine - Surgery is usually done to reduce and fixate the fracture - Care is similar to that of a patient undergoing other orthopedic surgery or hip replacement surgery Care of Hip fracture - Health history and presence of concomitant problems - Pain - VS, respiratory status, LOC, a...

ATI Adv. Med-surg FINAL EXAM 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...

LOC • Alert: responsive, answer questions appropriately, opens eyes spontaneously. • Lethargic: open their eyes, can answer questions but easily falls asleep. • Stupor: barely responds to painful stimuli (like rubbing the patients’ sternum) • Comatose: unconscious/does not respond to painful stimuli • Decorticate: flexion/ internal rotation of upper extremities, joints and legs • Decerebrate: neck/elbows extension, wrist and finger flexion Torts: unintentional torts- negli...

ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (2023/2024) (VERIFIED ANSWERS)WITH NGN The client is responsive and able to fully respond by opening their eyes and attending to a normal tone of voice and speech. What is the level of consciousness? - CORRECT ANSWER Alert A nurse is preparing to assess an infant who has shaken baby syndrome. Which of the following is an expected finding? (Select all that apply) A. Sunken fontanels B. Respiratory distress C. Retinal hemo...