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Driving a vehicle on public roads is best described as? - ANSWER A privilege that can be taken away by the State What do Implied Consent laws mean? - ANSWER That I must consent by law to testing to determine if I am under the influence of alcohol or drugs When stopped by a law enforcement officer while driving, which of the following should you do? - ANSWER Pull over to the shoulder or other safe stopping point on the right side of the road. Stay in your vehicle with your seat belt fastene...

Question #1 Session 1 Driving a vehicle on public roads is best descirbed as? ~ My God given right as a citizen ~ A privilege that can be taken away by the State ~ A privilege that can be granted by the US Federal Government ~ A race to beat all other drivers - ANSWER A privilege that can be taken away by the State Question #2 Session 1 What do Implied Consent laws mean? ~ That the police may search my car whenever they want ~ That I must consent by law to testing to determine if I am...

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 lower altitude B. Coach the patient to slow his respirations C. Apply CPAP while the patient adapts to the elevations D. Evacuate the patient to a hyperbaric chamber - ANSWER Administer oxygen while...

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

1155 - a malfunction of the heart's electrical system may result in A. Atherosclerosis B. Pericarditis C. Aneurysm D. Arrhythmia - ANSWER D. Arrhythmia 1156 - All of the following are indications for the use of nitro EXCEPT A. Patient has a history of cardiac problems B. The patient's physician has prescribed nitro C. Pt complains of CP D. The pt's systolic BP is less than 90 - ANSWER D. The pt's systolic BP is less than 90 *1157 - A 60 y/o female has chest pain. She ha...

Who is COPD commonly found in? - ANSWER COPD is most commonly a problem of middle-aged or older patients. This is because these disorders ordinarily take time to develop as tissues in the respiratory tract react to irritants. What causes COPD - ANSWER Cigarette smoking causes the overwhelming majority of cases of COPD. Occasionally, other irritants such as chemicals, air pollutants, or repeated infections cause this condition.

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

Administration of bronchodilators - ANSWER deliver 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 - ANSWER 12- 20 per minute, 5-6 seconds apart Ventilation rate for children - ANSWER 15 - 30 per minute, 3-5 seconds apart

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...

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 o...