EMT readiness Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which of the following steps is not part of the primary assessment of a responsive patient with a medical problem? A. Assess the patient's mental status B. Assess the adequacy of breathing C. Determine the patient's priority D. Obtain the patient's blood pressure - Answer D The general impression is an evaluation of all of the following except: A. the patient's chief complaint B. appearance C. the environment D. past medical history - Answer D You are assessing a patient wa...

23yo male was in the motor vehicle crash and has an open abdominal injury with protruding bowel. You should? - Answer cover the bowl with moist dressing 27yo female with history of asthma complains of difficulty breathing. She used prescribed inhaler multiple times in last 9 hours. Argument with her boyfriend. Vitals are P140, R 60 Sp02 100%. - Answer hyperventilation 35 year old female who is 3 months pregnant has twisted her knees while walking. She is walking. She is in extreme pain. Yo...

scope of practice - Answer The range of clinical procedures and activities that are allowed by EMS provider standard of care - Answer care that should be provided for any level of training, what is expected of you Duty to Act - Answer EMR have duty to provide care while on duty Negligence - Answer failure to provide expected standard of care 4 things of negligence - Answer duty of care breach of duty causation damages Good Samaritan Law - Answer series of state laws designed to...

92 year old female complains of a headache and trouble breathing. She is on home O2. What is the most important question you should ask - Answer When did SOB Start You have attached an AED to a 42 year old female who is apneic and pulseless. The AED prompts you. "No shock advised." You should - Answer start chest compressions Which cardiac rhythm will an AED most likely prompt you to shock? - Answer ventricular tachycardia A 22 year old female tells you she is weak and complains of st...

36/yo female complains of fever, lower abdomen pain that moves to lower back when she walks. BP 144, p98, R 16. You should suspect? - Answer Pelvic inflammatory disease Are administering oral glucose to a known diabetic. What should you be most concerned about? - Answer The smell of acetone on breath 45 year old is 34 weeks complains of a severe headache, sensitivity to light, and swollen feet. Vitals signs are BP 130/88, P104, R 24 what should you suspect? - Answer Preeclampsia A 10 m...

Administration of bronchodilators - Answerdeliver pre-prescribed nitroglycerin or a bronchodilator(inhaler or epinephrine) to a patient if the patient indicates (verbally, by gesture, etc.) If there is any question, contact Medical Control. Contraindications, cardiac history Ventilation rate for adults - Answer12- 20 per minute, 5-6 seconds apart Ventilation rate for children - Answer15 - 30 per minute, 3-5 seconds apart Ventilation rate for infants - Answer25-40 per minute, 3 seconds a...

A female is unresponsive due to being hit in the head with a board. She has a large hematoma on her forehead. You should? - Answer Manually stabilize the spine Which is the BEST way to assess breathing in an unconscious patient? - Answer 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? - Answer Back blows and abdominal thrusts A 54 year old female is compl...

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