Which of the following conditions would most likely result in pulmonary edema? Select the two correct options.
A 31-year-old patient has an open femur fracture and an unstable pelvis after falling 15 feet. They are conscious and responsive to verbal stimuli. The vital signs are BP 86/42, P 136, R 24, and SpO₂ 92% on room air. The patient has which of the following types of shock? Select the two correct options.
What characteristics of the pediatric airway are different from the adult airway?
In order for a plaintiff to recover damages in a lawsuit against an EMT, there must be a duty to perform, breach of duty, damage, and
A 70-year-old patient has a sudden onset of difficulty breathing with throat and chest tightness after working outside. The EMT auscultates bilateral wheezes. The vital signs are BP 60/44, P 128, R 28, and SpO₂ 90% on room air. Which of the following treatments should the EMT administer?
When treating a patient suspected of having tuberculosis, you should
You have achieved ROSC (Return of Spontaneous Circulation) in a 77-year-old female. She remains unresponsive and her vital signs are BP 94/58, P 82, and R 18. In what position should she be placed?
A drowsy 72-year-old female complains of difficulty breathing. Her respiratory rate is 50, and her SpO₂ is 89% on room air. You should suspect
An 84-year-old patient has a sudden onset of weakness to one side of the body. The patient has a history of hypertension and high cholesterol. The vital signs are BP 176/94 mmHg, P 108/min, R 18/min, and SpO₂ 97% on room air. For which of the following additional symptoms should the EMT assess? Select the three correct options.
A 21-year-old patient has difficulty swallowing. The patient is leaning forward and drooling. The skin is hot to the touch. The vital signs are BP 128/82 mmHg, P 116/min, R 22/min, and SpO₂ 94% on room air. What should the EMT do for this patient? Select the two correct options.
A 19-year-old patient has received multiple stab wounds. The patient is unresponsive. The vital signs are BP 82/60, P 116, R 28, and SpO2 86%. Which substance would the EMT expect to increase in the patient's body?
A 32-year-old female has a history of dysmenorrhea, abdominopelvic pain, and pain when having a bowel movement. She has not been sexually active in 8 months. Her symptoms are most likely caused by
What components are necessary to maintain adequate perfusion? Select the three correct options.
A 30-year-old patient has a stab wound to the left forearm that is bleeding profusely. Which of the following interventions should the EMT perform first?
During a mass casualty incident, a patient has an open tibia and fibula deformity. Using START triage, in which of the following priorities should the EMT place the patient?
An 83-year-old patient is unresponsive and lying on the floor. The patient has a large bruise and laceration on the forehead. The patient’s vital signs are BP 90/60, P 126, and R 0. Which of the following conditions should the EMT most suspect?
An unresponsive 79-year-old female has agonal respirations. You should
When using the SALT method for triage, which of the following interventions should the EMT perform during the individual assessment step?