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You have been under a lot of family stress lately, and you have not been sleeping well. When you got to work this morning, you realized that you had forgotten to place your badge on your uniform shirt. You tell your partner that you cannot seem to think clearly. Your partner tells you that he is concerned about your well-being. After hearing this, you know that your duty as an EMT is to: A. inform your partner that your well-being is not his concern. B. tell your partner that you feel better...

What do patients most remember about their medical emergency? Correct Answer - your Attitude, Behavior, Communication, and how much you care What is online medical direction? Correct Answer - direct orders from physician given by radio or phone What is offline medical direction? Correct Answer - medical policies, procedures, and practices that medical direction has established in written guidelines [also called protocols, standing orders] What are the 4 levels of E.M.S. practitioners? C...

After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself with the contaminated lancet. You should: A. Report the incident to your supervisor after the call B. Discontinue patient care and seek medical attention C. Get immunized against hepatitis as soon as possible D. Immerse your wound in an alcohol-based solution Correct Answer - Report the incident to your supervisor after the call At the scene of an automobile crash, a utility pole has been broken and power li...

Which of the following statements about being an EMT is true? A EMT programs include classroom training and field experience. B All fire fighters are also EMT-Paramedics. C Completion of EMT-Paramedic is a requirement for starting EMT-Intermediate. D EMT training is only available through the US Army. Correct Answer - A EMT programs include classroom training and field experience. To check for breathing: A Place paper mask over patient's face to see if patient blows into mask B ...

Adult respiratory rate Correct Answer - 12 - 20 bpm (Above 24 serious and below 10 serious) Detailed physical exam Correct Answer - Identify and manage all nonlife-threatening injuries. Initial assessment Correct Answer - -General Impression -Assess Mental Status -Assess Airway -Assess Breathing -Assess Circulation -Prioritize Patient Rapid trauma assessment Correct Answer - Rapidly assess the patient from head to toe using DCAP-BTLS, obtain a baseline set of vital signs, and...

Epinephrine- generic name Correct Answer - Epipen Epinephrine- indications Correct Answer - sever allergic reactions Epinephrine- contraindications Correct Answer - MI, hypothermia, hypertension Epinephrine- side effects Correct Answer - hypertension, tachycardia, anxiety, restlessness Epinephrine- Interactions Correct Answer - increases effects of other nervous system stimulants. Epinephrine- dosage Correct Answer - 1 auto injector Ibuprofen- generic name Correct Answer - advi...

CPR Correct Answer - A lifesaving procedure that is performed when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped When there are multiple people injured on an accident scene, the EMTs... Correct Answer - Split up in order to assess the injured people as quickly as possible Occurs when hot metals, scalding liquids, steam, or flames come in contact with your skin... Correct Answer - thermal burn A sudden attack of illness, especially a stroke or an epileptic fit... Correct Answer - seizure...

Glucose: Indication Correct Answer - Change of mental status and a history of diabetes Glucose: Contra-indication Correct Answer - Unconscious, unable to swallow; suspected stroke Glucose: Medical Control Type Correct Answer - Standing order; obtain blood glucose level and on-line medical control if suspected stroke Glucose: Action Correct Answer - Raises blood sugar Glucose: Form Correct Answer - Gel, tablet Glucose: Dosage Correct Answer - "1 Tube" or dose until patient regain...

Snoring respirations are most rapidly managed by A. suctioning the oropharynx B. initiating assisted ventilations C. correctly positioning the head D. inserting an oropharnygeal airway Correct Answer - correctly positioning the head Which of the following patients would be most in need of a rapid trauma assessment? A. an awake and alert 19-year-old man with a small caliber gunshot wound to the abdomen B. A conscious 25-year-old woman who fell 12' from a roof and landed on her side ...

Contamination Correct Answer - The introduction of dangerous chemicals, disease, or infectious materials. Critical incident stress management (CISM) Correct Answer - A comprehensive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress and to deal with stress appropriately when it occurs. Decontamination Correct Answer - The removal or cleansing of dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious materials. Hazardous material incident Correct Answer - The release of a...