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You have been called to a private residence where a 16-year-old female patient is reported by her parents to be "acting strangely" and possibly "on something." Upon your arrival, the patient is locked in her bedroom refusing to open the door. The patient refuses to speak to you and will only come out if her best friend is present. Your knowledge of life- span development indicates that the following characteristics are common with a patient of this age. Answers: -Self-destructive behav...

A 40-year-old man has been seriously injured in a car crash. He is unresponsive and has what you believe to be a collapsed lung. Additionally, his left leg is severely deformed and his vital signs are unstable. A passenger in the car informs you that the patient is a diabetic and has heart problems. Given this information, which one of the following is the best destination for this patient? a. Cardiac center b. Spine injury center c. Trauma center d. Stroke center Correct Answer - c. Traum...

abrasion Correct Answer - an open injury to the outermost layer of the skin (epidermis) caused by a scraping away, rubbing, or shearing away of the tissue. acute Correct Answer - with rapid onset. adequate breathing for an adult Correct Answer - 12-20 per minute adequate breathing for a child Correct Answer - 15-30 per minute adequate breathing for an infant Correct Answer - 25-50 per minute administration Correct Answer - the route and form by which a drug is given. advance directive Corr...

Which of the following refers to a program or process for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of an EMS system? A. System effectiveness management B. Total quality system C. Quality improvement D. Process Improvement Plan (PIP) Correct Answer - C. Quality improvement In 1966 the National Highway Safety Act charged which of the agencies with the development of emergency medical service standards? A. U.S. Department of the Interior B. U.S. Department of Health Services C. U.S. ...

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 ...

A 40-year-old man has been seriously injured in a car crash. He is unresponsive and has what you believe to be a collapsed lung. Additionally, his left leg is severely deformed with heavy bleeding and his vital signs are unstable. A passenger in the car informs you that the patient has diabetes and significant heart problems. Given this information, what is the best destination for this patient, assuming all of the facilities are the same distance away? A)Cardiac center B) Spine injury cent...

The role of the EMS Provider is to do all of the following EXCEPT: Correct Answer - Provide definitive diagnosis In what portion should an unconscious overdose patient be transported to a hospital? Correct Answer - On his/her side Which of the following pieces of equipment is especially designed and useful for removing patients from heights or for carrying them over rough terrain or rubble? Correct Answer - Stokes basket The prehospital care report (PCR) is considered to be: Correct Ans...

contraindication Correct Answer - reasons not to use a medication aspirin Correct Answer - prevents platelets in the blood from clotting boots and back braces Correct Answer - accessories that EMTs use when lifting a pateint actions in controlling airway Correct Answer - opening and securing hypoperfusion Correct Answer - inadequate supply of oxygen, glucose, and other nutrients examples of PPE (personal protective equipment) Correct Answer - pocket mask (covers mouth and part of ...

Who is the person responsible for authorizing emts to perform emergency medical care in the field? Correct Answer - Medical Director What are the complications associated with an oropharyngeal airway? Correct Answer - -Touching the back of the airway -activating gag reflex:causing vomiting, and increasing the chance of aspiration -Hypoxia due to prolonged suction attempts What indicates that a patient has a patent airway? Correct Answer - Forceful coughing Define distal Correct Answer...

HIPAA Correct Answer - The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patients privacy according to______________ EMS research Correct Answer - The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more important then performing time consuming procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based MOSTLY on ______________ Automated External Defibrillator Correct Answer - Which of the following interventions is used by all levels of EMS providers? phone or radio contact with the ...