West Coast EMT Chapter 4 -- Communications and Documentation Questions and Answers
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West Coast EMT
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West Coast EMT
A 4-year-old boy had an apparent seizure. He is conscious and calm and is sitting on his
mother's lap. His father is sitting in a nearby chair. The child's mother suddenly begins crying
uncontrollably, which causes the child to start crying. You should:
Select one:
A. attempt to calm the chil...
West Coast EMT Chapter 4 --
Communications and Documentation
Questions and Answers
A 4-year-old boy had an apparent seizure. He is conscious and calm and is sitting on his
mother's lap. His father is sitting in a nearby chair. The child's mother suddenly begins crying
uncontrollably, which causes the child to start crying. You should:
Select one:
A. attempt to calm the child's mother, but avoid separating her from her child because this will
increase her anxiety.
B. ask the father to hold the child so you can assess him while your partner tries to calm the
mother.
C. reassure the child's mother that seizures in children are very common and that there is
nothing to worry about.
D. give the child a favorite toy or blanket to hold onto and perform your assessment to the best
of your ability.
:-- B. ask the father to hold the child so you can assess him while your partner tries to
calm the mother.
As you are wheeling your patient through the emergency department doors, you receive another
call for a major motor vehicle crash. You should:
Select one:
A. place the patient in a high-visibility area and then respond to the call.
B. leave a copy of the run form with a nurse and then respond to the call.
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