Treatment of heat cramps should include:
A) deep muscle massage.
B) a tepid solution containing a small amount of sodium.
C) rapid infusion of cooled IV fluids.
D) very cold water provided orally until the patient feels better.
Question 2Patients with anemia usually become symptomatic when their hematocrit falls below:
A) 10 percent
B) 15 percent
C) 30 percent
D) 40 percent
Question 3You have been called to a hotel swimming pool for a confused adult male. Patrons state that the man has been drinking most of the afternoon and has been in and out of the pool. The man is very confused and noncompliant with your requests. His airway is open and his breathing is adequate. His radial pulse is strong, and his skin is wet with water from the pool. While conducting the secondary assessment, you note a large hematoma to the back of his head. Which one of the following should you do next?
A) Take inline spinal stabilization and apply a cervical collar.
B) Transfer the patient to the stretcher and provide immediate transport.
C) Check the man's pupils and hand grips for equality.
D) Apply a cold pack to the hematoma and continue the assessment.
Question 4You are the first emergency personnel on the scene of an overturned tanker truck. The driver is in the cab and appears motionless. It also appears that a liquid is leaking from the rear-valve assembly of the tanker. After properly positioning your ambulance, your immediate priority should be to:
A) attempt to determine what chemical is contained in the tanker.
B) take manual inline spinal stabilization.
C) evacuate people from cars near the tanker.
D) perform the primary assessment on the truck driver.
Question 5Using the BEST available research evidence to guide patient assessment and care is an example of:
A) evidenced-based practice.
B) proper protocol training.
C) best practices.
D) professional conduct.
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