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Which of the following manifestations is the first sign of skin breakdown in a patient? - ANSWER-Discoloration A PCT should identify that a capillary puncture is contraindicated for which of the following patients? - ANSWER-A patient who has edema in the hands A PCT has an order to collect a specimen for urine culture.Which of the following methods of collection should the PCT use? - ANSWER-Clean- catch midstream A PCT is caring for a patient who has a prescription for restraints. Which...

A patient care technician is manually transferring a patient who has right-sided weakness from the bed to the wheelchair. Which of the following methods should the technician use to promote proper body mechanics? a) Have the patient wrap her arms around his neck, bend at the waist, and lift using muscles. b) Have the patient hold his hands, stand using weak side first, while he supports the patient's strong side. c) Ask the patient to lean backward in the bed, grasp the front of the tr...

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Consent to treat is implied in which of the following cases? a. 88 year old female with a DNR order b. 18 year old female bleeding profusely c. 44 year old school bus driver with chest pain d. 21 year old unconscious male - 21 year old unconscious male _______________ is a cardiac arrhythmia characterized by a complete disorganization of electrical activity. a. Atrial fibrillation b. Pulseless electrical activity c. Ventricular tachycardia d. Ventricular fibrillation - Ventricular fib...

Oral Glucose Sides - ANSWER-none Activated Charcoal dose - ANSWER-1g/kg (25-50g) naloxone aka - ANSWER-Narcan Naloxone sides - ANSWER-May cause opioid withdrawal: - Sweating, goose flesh, tremor - Nausea and vomiting - Agitation - Dilatation of pupils, excessive lacrimation - Convulsions Naloxone actions - ANSWER-Reverses the effects of narcotics including depressed levels of consciousness and respiratory depression.Competes with opioids at opioid receptor sites epinephrine a...

Bruising over the right upper quadrant could indicate injury to which of the following? - ANSWER-Liver You should have an index of suspicion that a patient with pain referred to the right shoulder has an injury to which organ? - ANSWER-Liver Which of the following are considered solid organs? - ANSWER-Pancreas and spleen Which of the following signs would indicate that an injury to the kidney has occurred? - ANSWER-Hematuria You are assessing a patient who reports pain that is tearin...

Who sets the curriculum for all EMS courses? - ANSWER-DOT Provides national standards for EMT testing and certification. - ANSWER-National Registery Physician who authorizes/delegates authority to provide medical care in the field. - ANSWER-Medical Control Recognition, patient assesment, continued assesment and stabilization in hospital, definitive care. - ANSWER-Continuum of Care Types of stress include: - ANSWER-Cumulative, post-traumatic stress reaction, eustruss, acute stress, an...

Review the types of consent (implied, expressed, etc.) (79-84) - ANSWER-consent - Permission to render care. expressed consent - A type of consent in which a patient gives express authorization for provision of care or transport. implied consent - Type of consent in which a patient who is unable to give consent is given treatment under the legal assumption that he or she would want treatment. informed consent - Permission for treatment given by a competent patient after the potential ri...

AEMT (Advanced Emergency Medical Technician) certification - ANSWER-Performs same skills as an EMT with the addition of advanced airway devices, monitoring of blood glucose levels and initiation of intravenous and intraosseous infusions and the administration of a select number of medications American with Disabilities Act (ADA) - ANSWER-1990- protects individuals who have a documented disability from being denied initial or continued employment based on their disability Emergency Medical ...

Acute stress reaction - ANSWER-Reactions to stress that occur during a stressful situation Center for disease control and prevention - ANSWER-The primary federal agency that conducts and supports public health activities in the United States. Part of the US department of Health and Human Services. Communicable disease - ANSWER-A disease that can be spread from one person or species to another Contamination - ANSWER-The presence of infectious organisms on or in objects such as dressings,...

Normal respiratory rate for an adult - ANSWER-12-20 breaths per minute Normal respiratory rate for a child - ANSWER-15-30 breaths per minute Normal respiratory rate for an infant - ANSWER-25-50 breaths per minute The location of the spleen - ANSWER-Left upper quadrant How much PSI is in a full oxygen tank? - ANSWER-2000-2200 PSI If someone is in cardiac arrest in their home, which 2 types of DNR's can EMS use in the field? - ANSWER-Non-hospital DNR form or a MOLST form Which r...

ETOH - ANSWER-alcohol OD - ANSWER-overdose AMI - ANSWER-acute myocardial infarction CVA - ANSWER-cerebrovascular accident/Stoke TIA - ANSWER-transient ischemic attack CSF - ANSWER-cerebrospinal fluid NVD - ANSWER-nausea, vomiting, diarrhea CHF - ANSWER-congestive heart failure UTI - ANSWER-urinary tract infection URI - ANSWER-upper respiratory infection SOB - ANSWER-shortness of breath OB/GYN - ANSWER-obstetrics and gynecology MVA - ANSWER-motor vehicle accide...

What is the depth of CPR compressions for an adult? - ANSWER-2 inches What is the depth of CPR compressions for a child? - ANSWER-1/3 depth of the chest, approximately 2 inches What is the depth of CPR compressions for an infant? - ANSWER-1/3 depth of the chest, approximately 1.5 inches How often do we rotate people through chest compressions with CPR? - ANSWER-Every 2 minutes "Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempt worsens." Wit...

What is the appropriate flow rate for a nasal cannula? - ANSWER-2-6 LPM When you a suctioning a patient, do you suction on the way into the mouth or on the way out of the mouth? - ANSWER-On the way out How long do you suction a patient for? - ANSWER-15 seconds If you need to suction a patient's airway, what must you do before and after suctioning them? - ANSWER-Hyperventilate before and after suctioning Where is your spleen located? - ANSWER-Left Upper Quadrant The movement of ox...

C. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). - ANSWER-Most EMT training programs are based on standards developed by the: A. American Red Cross (ARC). B. American Heart Association (AHA). C. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). D. National Institutes of Health (NIH). D. being pleasant, cooperative, and sincere, and a good listener. - ANSWER-An EMT can inspire patient confidence and cooperation by: A. transporting the patient from the scene t...

medial - ANSWER-toward the midline of the body lateral - ANSWER-to the side, away from the midline of the body bilateral - ANSWER-on both sides mid-axillary line - ANSWER-a line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle anterior - ANSWER-the front of the body or body posterior - ANSWER-the back of the body or body part ventral - ANSWER-referring to the front of the body. a synonym for anterior dorsal - ANSWER-referring to the back of the body or the back of...

National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. Select one: A. facilitate a national EMS labor group B. reduce expenses at the local and state levels C. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States D. unify EMS providers under a single medical director - ANSWER-C. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more important than performing time-consuming procedure...

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

What is the rate of CPR in breaths and compressions: - ANSWER-6 breaths and 110 compressions in a minute What is considered tachycardic for an adult? - ANSWER-heart rate more than 100 What is considered bradycardic for an adult? - ANSWER-Heart rate less than 60 When is nitroglycerin not advised to be administered? - ANSWER-if the systolic blood pressure is less than 100 Where does blood flow after it leaves the left ventricle? - ANSWER-it flows to the aortic arch What medication i...