A patient who does not respond to verbal or painful stimuli is best described as:

A patient who does not respond to verbal or painful stimuli is best described as:
 
  A) unconscious.
  B) obtunded.
  C) lethargic.
  D) unresponsive.

Question 2

When conducting the size up of a MCI, you will identify:
 
  A) the estimated number of patients.
  B) the need for additional resources.
  C) the person who caused the accident.
  D) both A and B

Question 3

The physical examination begins when the AEMT FIRST:
 
  A) talks to the patient.
  B) sees the patient.
  C) asks the patient about past history.
  D) touches the patient.

Question 4

The AEMT correctly defines a multiple-casualty incident (MCI) when he states:
 
  A) It is any event that places an excessive demand on rescue personnel and equipment.
  B) It occurs any time that five or more people are injured and require transport to different hospitals.
  C) It occurs any time the incident requires the medical director to leave the hospital and direct activities on-scene.
  D) It occurs when the number of patients requiring care is greater than 10.