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Upon insertion of an oropharyngeal airway (OPA), the tip of the device should be positioned in what anatomical space? a. Oropharynx b. Nasopharynx c. Hyperpharynx d. Laryngopharynx - ANSWER Answer: D The OPA works by lifting the base of the tongue off the posterior pharynx. With proper insertion, the tip should rest in the laryngopharynx so it can fully support the tongue. The administration of a beta2-specific drug to a patient with respiratory distress is done to effect a change to w...

B - ANSWER EMTs should wear high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) respirators when they are in contact with patients who have which of the following? A) HIV or AIDS B) Tuberculosis (TB) C) Open wounds D) Hepatitis B C - ANSWER In which of these situations should you wear a gown over your uniform? A) A 55-year-old-male is suspected of having a myocardial infarction. B) The victim of a fall has no obvious wounds but is still unresponsive. C) A full-term pregnant woman is experiencing cr...

When caring for a patient with an emotional or behavioral crisis, your primary concern should be A. your and your partner's safety B. providing safe transport to the hospital C. gathering all of the patient's medications D. obtaining a complete past psychiatric history - ANSWER your and your partner's safety Which of the following signs and symptoms are most characteristic of diabetic coma? A. cool, clammy skin and a slow onset B. cool, clammy skin and a rapid onset C. warm, dry ski...

EMT Scope of Practice in regards to the medical director - ANSWER EMT scope of practice is regulated exclusively by the state not the medical director Who regulates prehospital emergency care - ANSWER the state Routes of transmission - ANSWER 1. Direct contact: From person to person with no intermediary 2. Indirect: Person --> Object --> Person PTSD - ANSWER Develops after experience psychologically distressing event. >characterized by reexperiencing the event and over respo...

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Wrist to elbow - ANSWER Pruinmal Respiration - ANSWER Gas exchange Type 1 Diabetes - ANSWER No Insulin Production Force / Distance = - ANSWER Work Heat to air to cool - ANSWER Convection Dysarthria - ANSWER Slurred speech Pain from RLQ umbilicus area - ANSWER Appendicity Sublingually Administered - ANSWER

scope of practice - ANSWER The range of clinical procedures and activities that are allowed by EMS provider standard of care - ANSWER care that should be provided for any level of training, what is expected of you Duty to Act - ANSWER EMR have duty to provide care while on duty Negligence - ANSWER failure to provide expected standard of care 4 things of negligence - ANSWER duty of care breach of duty causation damages Good Samaritan Law - ANSWER series of state laws designed to...

*At what BGL would it be appropriate to administer oral glucose to a pediatric patient? A) 40 B) 60 C) 80 D) 90 - ANSWERB) 60 *What type of pain intervention can a provider at the EMT level administer? A) Splinting B) Ice pack C) Position of comfort D) All of the above - ANSWERD) All of the above **What is the appropriate Narcan dosage at the EMT level? A) 0.4 mg B) 1 mg C) 2-4 mg D) 4-6 mg - ANSWERC) 2-4mg *What route can Narcan be delivered at the EMT level? A) IM B) IV C) Nasally D) All of th...

EMT Scope of Practice in regards to the medical director - ANSWER EMT scope of practice is regulated exclusively by the state not the medical director Who regulates prehospital emergency care - ANSWER the state Routes of transmission - ANSWER 1. Direct contact: From person to person with no intermediary 2. Indirect: Person --> Object --> Person PTSD - ANSWER Develops after experience psychologically distressing event. >characterized by reexperiencing the event and over respo...

scope of practice - ANSWER The range of clinical procedures and activities that are allowed by EMS provider standard of care - ANSWER care that should be provided for any level of training, what is expected of you Duty to Act - ANSWER EMR have duty to provide care while on duty Negligence - ANSWER failure to provide expected standard of care 4 things of negligence - ANSWER duty of care breach of duty causation damages Good Samaritan Law - ANSWER series of state laws designed to...