The author of the FIRST paramedic textbook was:
A) Jeff Clawson.
B) R. Adams Cowley.
C) Norman McSwain.
D) Nancy Caroline.
Question 2A 74-year-old woman is complaining of abdominal pain after falling down five stairs and hitting her abdomen and left hand on a mailbox at the bottom. She also states pain to her left wrist and right ankle, both of which show obvious deformity. She is alert and oriented, and her abdomen is free of bruising but is tender to the left upper and lower quadrant. Her vital signs are: pulse 132, respirations 22, blood pressure 106/86, and SpO2 at 96 percent. Oxygen has been applied, and she is fully immobilized. Advanced life support has been requested and is 12 minutes away. What is your next action?
A) Immobilize the wrist and ankle.
B) Monitor the patient and wait for ALS assistance.
C) Initiate immediate transport.
D) Apply ice to the wrist and ankle.
Question 3A young woman was weeding her garden when she was bitten on her left hand by an unidentified snake. The primary assessment does not reveal any life threats and vital signs are stable. In caring for this patient, it is critical that the AEMT:
A) apply ice packs to the area of the snake bite.
B) attempt to locate the snake for identification.
C) have the patient remove her wedding ring from her left hand.
D) administer the epinephrine auto-injector into the site.
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