LC Ready, EMT Pass - Final Exam 1 Solved 100% An 81-year-old male with a history of alcoholism claims to see fireflies buzzing around his head. He is trembling and looks unkempt. You see no fireflies. What should you say to him?{{Ans- "There are no fireflies. I do not see them."
A 26-year-old male states, "My heart feels like it is pounding so hard, it will burst
through my chest." You should suspect he is having:
{{Ans- Palpitations
Which of the following is a principle to use when carrying a patient down a flight of stairs?{{Ans- Secure the patient's hands in the device being used.
What is the most reliable method to assess the effectiveness of your ventilations?{{Ans- Rise and fall of the chest
A 41-year-old female is found by law enforcement sitting in front of a coffee shop at 4:00 AM. She tells you she is waiting for the President to tell her why America uses drones to kill people. She says she knows him because she was Secretary of Defense.What should you suspect?{{Ans- Schizophrenia
An unresponsive 6-year-old male fell from his bicycle, striking his head against a curb.He was wearing a helmet that was broken in two. He has irregular breathing, and you observe a large hematoma on the top of his head. What should you do first?{{Ans- You should determine if he has adequate alveolar ventilation.
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A 60-year-old male complains of having the worst headache of his life. He is in a dark room, sitting quietly. His vital signs are P 96, R 16, BP 186/124, and SpO2 is 98% on room air. What should you suspect is the cause of his headache?{{Ans- Hypertension
A patient with left ventricular failure will have difficulty exchanging gases due to: {{Ans- Fluid in the alveoli
An unresponsive four-year-old male drowned and is apneic and pulseless. You should
give two rescue breaths and:
{{Ans- Administer 30 chest compressions at a two-inch depth
A 62-year-old male with a history of heart disease complains of chest pain. He tells you he has been prescribed nitroglycerin. Of the following, what should you do first?{{Ans- You should assess his vital signs.
A 68-year-old male with a history of chronic bronchitis calls because he is short of breath. He is cyanotic, leaning forward, and coughing frequently. He states, "This coughing is much worse today." What should you ask him in response?{{Ans- "How many times have you used your inhaler today?"
A 56-year-old male complains of chest pain over the past hour. His vital signs are P 118, R 16, BP 104/78, and SpO2 is 96% on room air. He took one nitroglycerin before you arrived without relief. Of the following, what should you do first?{{Ans- You should prepare for transport.
You are responding to a large multi-casualty incident about 30 minutes after it started.When you arrive, to whom should you report?{{Ans- Report to the Operations Section Chief.
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