When sizing a cervical collar, what would be the first step in that process?
A) Assemble and preform the collar.
B) Draw an imaginary line across the top of the shoulders and the bottom of the chin.
C) On the collar, check the distance between the sizing post (black fastener) and lower edge of the rigid plastic.
D) Tighten the Velcro to make sure the collar is properly positioned.
Question 2In the prehospital care report, the AEMT should recognize that a blood pressure has been palpated when she sees:
A) 118/78 (palpated).
B) Palp: 178/118 mmHg.
C) 178/P.
D) P/118.
Question 3A male patient involved in an auto accident may exhibit a persistent erection of the penis, called priapism. What might this indicate?
A) The presence of a spinal-cord injury
B) The presence of a closed head injury
C) The presence of vascular trauma
D) Spinal shock
Question 4When obtaining a blood pressure, the AEMT listens for a pulse over what blood vessel?
A) Brachial artery
B) Radial artery
C) Carotid vessels
D) Antecubital vein