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?
A patient has facial drooping, left side paralysis, and slurred speech. The vital signs are BP 160/100, P 100, R 20, and SpO2 96% on room air. Which of the following interventions is appropriate for this patient?
Which of the following is the most reliable indicator of effective respiration in a patient?
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.
Following an EMS call, any requests concerning protected health information should be directed to the
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?
Which of the following sections are designated by command at an MCI? Select the three correct options.
While responding to an emergency, a car is tailgating the ambulance. Which of the following actions should the EMT take?
A 65-year-old patient with a history of angina reports chest pain and shortness of breath after playing golf. The patient stated the pain began one hour ago and has not stopped with rest. The vital signs are BP 86/64, P 112, R 22, and SpO₂ 89% on room air. Which of the following actions should the EMT do next?
You have consulted with on-line medical direction to terminate resuscitation of a 74-year-old female. How should you inform her family of this decision?
Which of the following components can be determined by assessing the mechanism of injury? Select the two correct options.
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.