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1. A 30 year old climber is experiencing sever shortness of breath after reaching an elevation of 12000feet. The PT is very anxious and has rales noted to all quadrants but is otherwise healthy. He is not accustomed to high altitudes. What should you do? A. Administer oxygen while descending to a l...

BVM Respiratory Rates..How do we determine adequate respiration? - Answer - theoretically less than 8 or more than 25-ish - assess via adequate chest rise/fall, skin signs, respiratory status. - is patient getting job done on their one or do they need hel? Wheezing - Answer High pitched on ...

A patient is found unresponsive in his small bathroom. He is not breathing and is sitting in the corner. Two EMTs are able to reach him, but they are unable to stand side by side. He appears to weigh about 150 pounds and there is no evidence that he has been injured. Which of the following would be ...

Treatment for Cardiac Arrest - Answer Positive Pressure Ventilations and Compressions Treatment for suspected Tramatic Brain Injury - Answer Airway Protection, ventilation, Blood Pressure maintenance, rapid Transportation S&S Epiglottitis - Answer Fever, Drooling, Difficulty Swallowing ...

A female is unresponsive due to being hit in the head with a board. She has a large hematoma on her forehead. You should Assess her airway Check for a pulse Obtain consent to treat Manually stabilize the spine - Answer Manually stabilize the spine Which is the BEST way to assess breathing ...

for consent to be informed, the AEMT must: A. tell the patient where they are being transported. B. explain the risks and benefits of treatment. C. ensure the patient understands the potential cost. D. explain local EMS protocols to the patient - Answer A. explain the risks and benefits of t...

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? -...

893 - The first step an ambulance crew should take when approaching the scene of an emergency is to: determine the scene is safe. - Answer determine the scene is safe. 833 - Your 36 y/o pt is unresponsive upon attempting to insert an OPA, the patient gags, You should - Answer A. Insert a nasa...

what do you do for labored, contstriction, or lack of tidal volume - Answer assist ventilations with BVM What do you do for acid in eyes - Answer irrigate, if contacts take them out Signs and Symptoms of tension pneumothorax - Answer progressive shortness of breath increased altered lev...

A 4-Year-old female tracheostomy pt has pulled out her tracheostomy tube. The opening is partially obstructed with skin. You should A. Use a soft tip catheter and suction until clear B. Insert a nasal airway into stoma C. Wipe the area clean and perform mouth to stoma ventilation D. Cut the skin...

what do you do for labored, contstriction, or lack of tidal volume - Answer assist ventilations with BVM What do you do for acid in eyes - Answer irrigate, if contacts take them out Signs and Symptoms of tension pneumothorax - Answer progressive shortness of breath increased altered lev...

s/s of CHF - Answer PT finds it easier to breathe while sitting up, agitated, chest pain may or may not be present, distended neck veins, uses accessory breathing muscles, pale/cyanotic and diaphoretic treament of snake bite - Answer Calm Patient, Semi Fowlers position, Document Bite time ...

Assessment of respiratory distress - Answer -important to perform early assessment of level of respiratory distress 1. is patient speaking in full sentences? 2. are they short of breath when they talk -if yes, you need to manage sxms first and obtain HPI later Classification of breath sounds...

A critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted no longer than ________ hours following the incident. - Answer 72 Which of the following skills or interventions is included at every level of prehospital emergency training? - Answer AED As an EMT, it is important to remember that ...