You are called to a local industrial complex for a potential hazardous materials incident. The dispatcher reports to you that approximately 30 workers have been affected and that several workers have been overcome by...
You are transporting an elderly male patient in respiratory distress with a history of COPD... The patient has very shallow, rapid respirations with minimal chest wall motion and slight wheezing in the upper lung...
A blue or greyish coloration of the skin caused be lack of oxygen in the blood is called?A . SuffocationB . CyanosisC . TintingD . None of the aboveView AnswerAnswer: B Explanation: Cyanosis occurs...
Cardiac Compromise is:A . AnginaB . A heart attackC . A period of time when the heart stopsD . Any type of heart problemView AnswerAnswer: D Explanation: Cardiac Compromise is a blanket term used...
Topic 2, Cardiology Your patient is a 52-year old male complaining of dull, achy chest pains. He is alert & oriented but upon assessment, you notice his skin is pale, cool and clammy. What...
You have called an air medical service to come pick up your accident victim from your scene. The helicopter contacts you when they are 5 minutes out they ask for landing zone (LZ) information...
To be effective, hand washing should continue for at leastA . 1C2 minutes.B . 45C50 seconds.C . 25C30 seconds.D . 10C15 seconds.View AnswerAnswer: D Explanation: Rub your hands together vigorously with soap for at...
Headlights are often over looked as part of the emergency warning lighting system, the headlights should be used while______________?A . On the roadB . Responding to a callC . Returning from a callD ....
Which of the following patients encountered would the paramedic most likely benefit from critical incident stress management?A . Death of a 4-year-old male patient from a fall.B . Death of an 30-year-old male who...
Of the following, which item is not a desired outcome of continued quality improvement (CQI) programs in an EMS system?A . Provide statistics on call volume, patient profiles, and skills performed.B . Develop and...
