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In contrast to the assessment of a trauma patient, assessment
of a medical patient:
almost exclusively focuses on physical signs that indicate the
patient is experiencing a problem.
is focused on the nature of illness, the patient's chief
complaint, and his or her symptoms.
requires a thorough head-to-toe exam that involves a detailed
assessment of all body systems.
is not as complex for the EMT because most patients
typically present with classic symptoms. - CORRECT b
Which of the following statements regarding medical emergencies is
correct?
Medical emergencies always take priority over traumatic injuries.
Medical emergencies can appear to be trauma in nature.
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Medical emergencies and traumatic injuries always have distinctive
presentations.
Medical emergencies rarely precipitate traumatic injuries. - CORRECT
b
You and your EMT partner arrive at the residence of a 50-year-
old man who complains of weakness. Your primary assessment
reveals that he is critically ill and will require aggressive
treatment. The closest hospital is 25 miles away. You should:
perform a detailed secondary assessment, assess his vital
signs, and then transport rapidly.
manage all threats to airway, breathing, and circulation and
consider requesting an ALS unit.
administer oxygen via nonrebreathing mask and obtain as
much of his medical history as possible.
load him into the ambulance, begin transport, and perform all
treatment en route to the hospital. - CORRECT b
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you have just completed your primary assessment of a 48-
year-old man with crushing chest pain. The patient has been
given 324 mg of aspirin and is receiving high-flow oxygen via
nonrebreathing mask. As you begin your secondary
assessment, you note that his mental status has deteriorated
and he is now bradycardic. You should:
continue with your secondary assessment.
prepare the patient for immediate transport.
insert a nasal airway and assist his breathing.
request an ALS unit to respond to the scene. - CORRECT b
A 33-year-old female presents with lower abdominal quadrant
pain. She is conscious and alert, but in moderate pain. While
your partner is asking her questions about her medical history,
you take her vital signs. When you assess her radial pulse,
you are unable to locate it. You should:
assess the rate, regularity, and quality of her carotid pulse.
advise your partner that the patient's blood pressure is low.
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