Emergency Medical Care

"Case" law and "judge-made" law are other names for ________ law.

"Case" law and "judge-made" law are other names for ________ law.

"Case" law and "judge-made" law are other names for ________ law.

▸ common

▸ legislative

▸ constitutional

▸ administrative

trancy   321   2 Replies

trancy

"Rock" and "crack" are street names for:

"Rock" and "crack" are street names for:

"Rock" and "crack" are street names for:
A) cocaine.
B) marijuana.
C) heroin.
D) morphine.

JPDeni   50   1 Reply

S.Andy

4. Small masses of lymphoepithelial tissue are found at the lateral aspects of both the oropharynx ...

4. Small masses of lymphoepithelial tissue are found at the lateral aspects of both the oropharynx ...

4. Small masses of lymphoepithelial tissue are found at the lateral aspects of both the oropharynx and the nasopharnyx. In the oropharynx, these are called _______ and in the nasopharynx, they are called _________. They both can become inflamed and s

cb2015   14   1 Reply

ogilusin

911 was dialed by a frantic mother for her three-year-old daughter who stuck a small, dried bean ...

911 was dialed by a frantic mother for her three-year-old daughter who stuck a small, dried bean ...

911 was dialed by a frantic mother for her three-year-old daughter who stuck a small, dried bean into her ear. Assessment shows the bean to be lodged firmly in the ear canal. When treating this patient, the AEMT would:
 
  A) reassure the

vietquocnguyen   16   1 Reply

qcc2580

A "confined space" may best be defined as ________ that is not designed for human ...

A "confined space" may best be defined as ________ that is not designed for human ...

A "confined space" may best be defined as ________ that is not designed for human occupancy.
a. a place with low ceilings and low oxygen
b. an area with limited entry and exit points
c. a very small area
d. a place with

KingIdol68   60   1 Reply

fab

A "medical patient" is a patient who is ________ and a "trauma patient" is ...

A "medical patient" is a patient who is ________ and a "trauma patient" is ...

A "medical patient" is a patient who is ________ and a "trauma patient" is one who is ________.
a. injured, injured
b. ill, injured
c. ill, ill
d. injured, ill

KingIdol68   54   1 Reply

EdwinK

A 10-year-old boy arrives in the aid room bleeding from his nose. He states that he did not injure ...

A 10-year-old boy arrives in the aid room bleeding from his nose. He states that he did not injure ...

A 10-year-old boy arrives in the aid room bleeding from his nose. He states that he did not injure himself and just started bleeding while he was skiing, and that he can't get it to stop. Based on your OEC training, which of the following statements

Andrearcarter95   28   1 Reply

qcc2580

A 10-year-old boy was struck by a car while riding his bike. He has blood on his face and presents ...

A 10-year-old boy was struck by a car while riding his bike. He has blood on his face and presents ...

A 10-year-old boy was struck by a car while riding his bike. He has blood on his face and presents as unresponsive with snoring respirations. Respirations are approximately 10 per minute, with cyanosis noted to his extremities. Manual inline spinal s

Ojs123   30   2 Replies

Ojs123

A 10-year-old who has been hit on his bicycle can be treated by Emergency Medical Respond- ers if ...

A 10-year-old who has been hit on his bicycle can be treated by Emergency Medical Respond- ers if ...

A 10-year-old who has been hit on his bicycle can be treated by Emergency Medical Respond-
  ers if he is alert enough to give expressed consent.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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BurningAshe   28   2 Replies

BurningAshe

A 12-lead ECG may be used to triage patients into which of the following groups?

A 12-lead ECG may be used to triage patients into which of the following groups?

A 12-lead ECG may be used to triage patients into which of the following groups?
 
  A) ST-segment elevation B) Nondiagnostic
  C) New left bundle branch block D) All of the above

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ridhima14598   37   1 Reply

Azhan

A 13-year-old female requests that the EMR treat her broken arm. The EMR ________.

A 13-year-old female requests that the EMR treat her broken arm. The EMR ________.

A 13-year-old female requests that the EMR treat her broken arm. The EMR ________.
a. must obtain parental consent for treatment
b. may treat her based on expressed consent
c. must bring her to a doctor's office for treatment

austinderrick2   40   1 Reply

Solen

A 15-year-old admits to taking a bunch of extra strength Tylenol tablets. Her mother states it's ...

A 15-year-old admits to taking a bunch of extra strength Tylenol tablets. Her mother states it's ...

A 15-year-old admits to taking a bunch of extra strength Tylenol tablets. Her mother states it's nothing to worry about because it was just Tylenol. Based on your training you recognize that this ingestion could have serious consequences. It is becau

Coconuts   22   1 Reply

domsantos1998

A 15-year-old girl was struck in the mouth with a baseball bat. She has lost her front teeth and is ...

A 15-year-old girl was struck in the mouth with a baseball bat. She has lost her front teeth and is ...

A 15-year-old girl was struck in the mouth with a baseball bat. She has lost her front teeth and is spitting blood. The AEMT's priority concern when caring for this patient would be:
 
  A) seizure activity.
  B) jaw fracture.
 

Pandabearsrlyfe   28   2 Replies

Pandabearsrlyfe

A 16-year-old boy has been inhaling paint fumes to feel good. His grandmother called 911 when she ...

A 16-year-old boy has been inhaling paint fumes to feel good. His grandmother called 911 when she ...

A 16-year-old boy has been inhaling paint fumes to feel good. His grandmother called 911 when she found him doing this in the basement and he told her he was having a hard time breathing. He is alert and oriented, with a patent airway and adequate br

sila   21   2 Replies

sila

A 16-year-old female with a history of diabetes is found unconscious in a high school bathroom ...

A 16-year-old female with a history of diabetes is found unconscious in a high school bathroom ...

A 16-year-old female with a history of diabetes is found unconscious in a high school bathroom following volleyball practice. She is tachycardic; has cool, clammy skin; is lethargic; is slightly combative; and is very confused. She is most likely exp

turblety   53   2 Replies

turblety

A 19-year-old female states that she is addicted to Vicodin because it makes her feel good, and she ...

A 19-year-old female states that she is addicted to Vicodin because it makes her feel good, and she ...

A 19-year-old female states that she is addicted to Vicodin because it makes her feel good, and she cannot stop taking the pills. She states that she craves them all the time, and when she runs out she does not feel sick but becomes preoccupied with

turblety   55   2 Replies

turblety

A 19-year-old female with difficulty breathing produces a peak expiratory flow rate of 425 lpm, ...

A 19-year-old female with difficulty breathing produces a peak expiratory flow rate of 425 lpm, ...

A 19-year-old female with difficulty breathing produces a peak expiratory flow rate of 425 lpm, indicating:
A) moderate bronchoconstriction.
B) mild bronchoconstriction.
C) normal ventilatory state.
D) severe bronchoconstriction.

turblety   67   2 Replies

turblety

A 19-year-old male has ingested fifty 325 mg aspirin tablets 20 minutes before your arrival. He is ...

A 19-year-old male has ingested fifty 325 mg aspirin tablets 20 minutes before your arrival. He is ...

A 19-year-old male has ingested fifty 325 mg aspirin tablets 20 minutes before your arrival. He is alert and complaining of burning abdominal pain. Which of the following is appropriate in the prehospital management of this patient?
A) Syrup of

turblety   74   2 Replies

turblety

A 19-year-old unmarried female tells you that she is pregnant. With NO written consent, you may ...

A 19-year-old unmarried female tells you that she is pregnant. With NO written consent, you may ...

A 19-year-old unmarried female tells you that she is pregnant. With NO written consent, you may legally give that information to ________.
a. her boyfriend who is the father of the child
b. an insurance agent who needs the information to co

KingIdol68   30   1 Reply

Solen

A 2-year-old boy fell down a flight of stairs. Which of the following instructions would you provide ...

A 2-year-old boy fell down a flight of stairs. Which of the following instructions would you provide ...

A 2-year-old boy fell down a flight of stairs. Which of the following instructions would you provide to other patrollers who are immobilizing the patient?
 
  a. After he is on the board, place a towel behind his head to keep his airway op

Pandabearsrlyfe   41   3 Replies

Hoepforbuddha

A 21-year-old woman presents to the emergency department after a night of alcohol consumption. Her ...

A 21-year-old woman presents to the emergency department after a night of alcohol consumption. Her ...

A 21-year-old woman presents to the emergency department after a night of alcohol consumption. Her medical complaints include flushing, thirst, palpitations, and vertigo. Her daily medication list includes albuterol, Atrovent, and Advair.
 

roddyrodrod   25   2 Replies

roddyrodrod

A 23-year-old patient ran 10 miles on a very hot spring day, after which he experienced muscle ...

A 23-year-old patient ran 10 miles on a very hot spring day, after which he experienced muscle ...

A 23-year-old patient ran 10 miles on a very hot spring day, after which he experienced muscle spasms of the legs and stomach. What may be a cause of the spasms?
a. overuse of muscles due to exercise
b. loss of appetite due to sweating

austinderrick2   40   1 Reply

Solen

A 23-year-old roofer has fallen 20 feet from the roof of a house into shrubs below. Aside from ...

A 23-year-old roofer has fallen 20 feet from the roof of a house into shrubs below. Aside from ...

A 23-year-old roofer has fallen 20 feet from the roof of a house into shrubs below. Aside from superficial abrasions and complaint of soreness, you detect no obvious injuries. Consequently, the patient states that as long as his legs are not broken,

codytheaggie   80   3 Replies

yd

A 23-year-old roofer has fallen 20 feet from the roof of a house into shrubs below. Aside from ...

A 23-year-old roofer has fallen 20 feet from the roof of a house into shrubs below. Aside from ...

A 23-year-old roofer has fallen 20 feet from the roof of a house into shrubs below. Aside from superficial abrasions and complaint of soreness, you detect no obvious injuries. Consequently, the patient states that as long as his legs are not broken,

cheo8907   34   1 Reply

Ron.M

A 23-year-old skier falls about 20 feet from the chairlift. Aside from his complaints of soreness, ...

A 23-year-old skier falls about 20 feet from the chairlift. Aside from his complaints of soreness, ...

A 23-year-old skier falls about 20 feet from the chairlift. Aside from his complaints of soreness, you don't see any obvious injuries. The skier states that as long as his legs aren't broken, he's going to continue skiing. Which of the following stat

Ag566   21   1 Reply

RobinRKP

A 24-year-old male is supine on the floor and unconscious with snoring respirations. You note a ...

A 24-year-old male is supine on the floor and unconscious with snoring respirations. You note a ...

A 24-year-old male is supine on the floor and unconscious with snoring respirations. You note a weak, rapid pulse and cool, diaphoretic skin. HR = 124 and regular, BP = 136/88, RR = 12 and regular. Blood glucose is 24 mg/dL. After manually opening th

turblety   63   1 Reply

S.Andy

A 24-year-old woman complains of sharp pain in her left lower abdominal quadrant. She states that ...

A 24-year-old woman complains of sharp pain in her left lower abdominal quadrant. She states that ...

A 24-year-old woman complains of sharp pain in her left lower abdominal quadrant. She states that her last period was 7 weeks ago. Which of the following conditions would you most suspect?
 
  a. Appendicitis
  b. Abruptio placenta

mrs.anderson   34   1 Reply

yd

A 25-year-old woman arrives in the aid room with her husband. She is 37 weeks pregnant and in labor. ...

A 25-year-old woman arrives in the aid room with her husband. She is 37 weeks pregnant and in labor. ...

A 25-year-old woman arrives in the aid room with her husband. She is 37 weeks pregnant and in labor. Your exam reveals crowning with 60-second contractions occurring at 50-second intervals. Which of the following actions would you take?
 

courtney4264   24   2 Replies

courtney4264

A 28-year-old man with botulism poisoning is beginning to develop progressive paralysis. The ...

A 28-year-old man with botulism poisoning is beginning to develop progressive paralysis. The ...

A 28-year-old man with botulism poisoning is beginning to develop progressive paralysis. The respiratory therapist has been monitoring the patient's MIP and VC every 2 hours.
 
  The most recent results show that the patient continues to d

badkarma2007   38   2 Replies

badkarma2007

A 31-year-old man suffering from food poisoning is having severe vomiting for the last 2 days. ...

A 31-year-old man suffering from food poisoning is having severe vomiting for the last 2 days. ...

A 31-year-old man suffering from food poisoning is having severe vomiting for the last 2 days.
 
  His blood gas and serum electrolyte analyses revealed the following: pH of 7.60, PaCO2 of 49 mm Hg, an HCO3- of 47 mEq/L, a base excess (BE)

Armenb   75   2 Replies

Armenb

A 32-year-old female is conscious and alert at a group home for recovering alcoholics and states, ...

A 32-year-old female is conscious and alert at a group home for recovering alcoholics and states, ...

A 32-year-old female is conscious and alert at a group home for recovering alcoholics and states, "I'm having rum fits." Counselors from the home tell you that she is a chronic alcoholic who entered their program three days ago and has

JPDeni   126   1 Reply

Makaha

A 32-year-old is conscious and in mild distress, complaining of nausea and sweating. He states that ...

A 32-year-old is conscious and in mild distress, complaining of nausea and sweating. He states that ...

A 32-year-old is conscious and in mild distress, complaining of nausea and sweating. He states that his symptoms started two days ago when he stopped drinking "cold turkey." Physical examination reveals cool, diaphoretic skin; slightly dila

websith   56   1 Reply

DoctorZ

A 34-year-old female, conscious, alert, and oriented, is complaining of a three-week history of ...

A 34-year-old female, conscious, alert, and oriented, is complaining of a three-week history of ...

A 34-year-old female, conscious, alert, and oriented, is complaining of a three-week history of increased appetite, weight loss, weakness, insomnia, and inability to tolerate heat. She has recently been frequently agitated and prone to mood swings. B

websith   190   3 Replies

Bart_arg

A 35-year-old male complains of a "pressure"-type headache to the back of his head and ...

A 35-year-old male complains of a "pressure"-type headache to the back of his head and ...

A 35-year-old male complains of a "pressure"-type headache to the back of his head and neck. He states that he woke up with the discomfort this morning, and the pain has steadily gotten worse through the day. He denies any radiation of the

JPDeni   51   1 Reply

Makaha

A 35-year-old male is complaining of a headache, blurred vision, nausea, and vomiting. He has a ...

A 35-year-old male is complaining of a headache, blurred vision, nausea, and vomiting. He has a ...

A 35-year-old male is complaining of a headache, blurred vision, nausea, and vomiting. He has a history of hypertension but is noncompliant with his medications. His pupils are equal and reactive, his skin is warm and dry, and his breath sounds are c

JPDeni   75   1 Reply

Makaha

A 36-year-old female is conscious and alert and complaining of palpitations. She denies chest pain, ...

A 36-year-old female is conscious and alert and complaining of palpitations. She denies chest pain, ...

A 36-year-old female is conscious and alert and complaining of palpitations. She denies chest pain, difficulty breathing, or loss of consciousness but becomes "dizzy" with exertion. She states that she has been experiencing agitation, insom

JPDeni   60   1 Reply

DoctorZ

A 38-year-old male is conscious and alert after a black widow spider bite to his right hand. You ...

A 38-year-old male is conscious and alert after a black widow spider bite to his right hand. You ...

A 38-year-old male is conscious and alert after a black widow spider bite to his right hand. You note pain and swelling to the hand, and the patient states that he is dizzy and nauseous. HR = 117, BP = 128/78, RR = 20. During your physical examinatio

turblety   73   1 Reply

sjg1977

A 40-year-old female presents with hemorrhage from her dialysis graft. She states that she just got ...

A 40-year-old female presents with hemorrhage from her dialysis graft. She states that she just got ...

A 40-year-old female presents with hemorrhage from her dialysis graft. She states that she just got back from dialysis when the bleeding started. There is a significant amount of blood on the chair and floor. To control the bleeding, you would immedi

JPDeni   63   1 Reply

sjg1977

A 42-year-old construction worker faints while mixing cement. The patient presents warm and ...

A 42-year-old construction worker faints while mixing cement. The patient presents warm and ...

A 42-year-old construction worker faints while mixing cement. The patient presents warm and diaphoretic, with rapid and shallow respirations. He responds to verbal stimuli and complains of being extremely weak. Management should consist of:
 

Andrearcarter95   38   3 Replies

katkatkat

A 42-year-old man was involved in a fight and was stabbed in the right lateral chest. The knife is ...

A 42-year-old man was involved in a fight and was stabbed in the right lateral chest. The knife is ...

A 42-year-old man was involved in a fight and was stabbed in the right lateral chest. The knife is still impaled, and he is complaining of shortness of breath. When he speaks he gurgles and blood drains from his mouth. His respirations are labored an

fstiles93   66   3 Replies

Mtnimp