To determine if a patient is breathing, an AEMT should:

To determine if a patient is breathing, an AEMT should:
 
  A) palpate the patient's trachea.
  B) hold a mirror to the patient's mouth and nose.
  C) look for chest rise and listen and feel for air movement.
  D) auscultate at the 5th and 6th intercostal space.

Question 2

Puncture wounds have a high risk of:
 
  A) internal bleeding.
  B) shock.
  C) infection.
  D) cavitation.

Question 3

The sound of gurgling usually indicates:
 
  A) constricted bronchioles.
  B) foreign body airway obstruction.
  C) fluid in the lower airway.
  D) fluid in the upper airway.

Question 4

Despite the visual appearance of burns, it is important that the AEMT:
 
  A) be aware of other potential life threats.
  B) realize that blood loss with burn injury is minor and seldom requires treatment.
  C) cover all oft-tissue injuries with sterile gauze and a secure dressing.
  D) apply oxygen to all patients with burn injuries