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?
Reassessment of a patient begins with repeating the
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 patient has heart failure with pulmonary edema. They have shortness of breath, and crackles are present in both lungs. The patient is nauseated and has vomited once. The vital signs are BP 90/40, P 110, R 10, and SpO₂ 89% on room air. Which of the following signs or symptoms prevent the EMT from using CPAP? Select the three correct options.
An unresponsive 79-year-old female has agonal respirations. You should
A program whose efforts are to limit the effects of an injury or illness that you cannot completely prevent is called
Which of the following would potentially complicate patient care during a helicopter transport?
Which of the following techniques are appropriate for examining a patient with an acute abdomen? Select the two correct options.
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?
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?