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During transport of a patient with a head injury, what assessment factor will provide you with the most information regarding the patient's condition? A. Pupil size B. Heart size C. Mental status D. Blood pressure - Answer- Mental status A young man fell and landed on his outstretched hand, ...

D: manually stabilize his head. - Answer- A 42-year-old man was ejected from his car after it struck a bridge pillar at a high rate of speed. You find him in a prone position approximately 50 feet from his car. He is not moving and does not appear to be breathing. You should: A: administer high-flo...

Which one of the following instructions or questions to a patient who has suffered a possible concussion indicates that the EMT is properly assessing for sensory function in the hands? "Squeeze my fingers with both hands." Do you feel me touching your right hand?" Can you wiggle your fi...

You arrive on the scene of a patient who fell from a ladder. Which of the following information is NOT an important factor in care of the patient? A. Height of the ladder B. Distance the patient fell from C. Surface the patient landed on D. What part of the body hit first - Answer- A. Height o...

What are the major organs/structures in Left Upper abdomen quadrant? - Answer- Liver, stomach, pancreas, left kidney, spleen, and the left adrenal gland. What are the major organs/structures in the Right Lower abdomen quadrant? - Answer- appendix, reproductive organs, right ureter What are the...

An EMT may injure his or her back, even if it is straight, if the: Select one: A. back is bent forward at the hips. B. force is exerted straight down the spine. C. shoulder is aligned over the pelvis. D. hands are held close to the legs. - Answer- A. back is bent forward at the hips. As you ...

A man has a knife impaled at the fourth intercostal space, left sternal border. He is pulseless and not breathing. You should: - Answer- Remove the knife from the chest An adult was pinned between two vehicles. He is conscious but confused and unable to follow commands. He has bruising on both si...

A young male sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen during an altercation with a rival gang member. As your partner is assessing and managing his airway, you should control any obvious bleeding and then: A. auscultate bowel sounds. B. apply a cervical collar. C. assess for an exit wound...

Following blunt trauma to the chest, an 18-year-old female presents with respiratory distress, reduced tidal volume, and cyanosis. Her blood pressure is 80/50 mmHg and her pulse is 130 beats/min and thready. You should: a. Apply 100% oxygen and immediately transport b. Place her supine and elevate...

The index of suspicion is MOST accurately defined as: - Answer- your concern for potentially serious underlying injuries When assessing the interior of a crashed motor vehicle for damage, you are gathering information regarding the: - Answer- Mechanism of Injury The energy of a moving object i...