READINESS EXAM 1/2
a 31 year old male has had vomiting and diarrhea for the past 10 hours. he complains of weakness and lightheadedness upon standing. he is pale and diaphoretic. you should suspect his vital signs to be?
BP 93/60, P 124, R 20
Which of the following assessment findings should cause you to suspect your patient has a history of COPD?
Barrel shaped chest
A 64 year old with a complete laryngectomy is in respiratory arrest. You should?
Begin mask-to-stoma ventilations
in an adult, a pulse rate of 50 is called?
Bradycardic
a worker at a fertilizer plant has spilled lye all over his upper body. You should?
Brush the powder off the patient
a 68 year old female with a cardiac history is complaining of shortness of breath. auscultation reveals crackles bilaterally. you should suspect?
CHF
an elderly patient has been drinking all afternoon. en route to the hospital he becomes confused and slow to respond to questions. you should?
Check his blood glucose level.
which of the following is a sign of hypoglycemia ?
Cold and clammy skin
A 49 year old male with a history of heart problems complains of chest pressure and shortness of breath. You should assist him in taking his prescribed nitroglycerin if he?
Complains of a headache and has a bp of 132/90
The reason for assessing the radial and the carotid pulse simultaneously is to?
Confirm Cardiac Rhythm Problem
During a long transport you are administering oxygen, you should?
Consider using humidified oxygen
You just arrived at the scene of a 75 year old male with generalized weakness and chest pain. He has not taken his prescribed medications: nitroglycerin, aspirin, and atenolol. You should?
Contact medical control to assist the patient with his ntiroglycerin
CPR has been ongoing for ten minutes on a patient in cardiac arrest. An AED has just been applied and is ready to analyze. You should?
Continue CPR until a shock is advised
an adult patient is in cardiac arrest with bystander CPR in progress. what should you do?
Continue CPR while your partner attaches the AED
a 45 year old female is complaining of breathing difficulty. her lung sounds are clear but she is becoming cyanotic around the lips, you should?
Deliver oxygen via nonrebreather mask at 15 lpm
your patient is unconscious. a medical identification bracelet tells you that she is a diabetic, you should?
Ensure a patent airway
which condition could be considered an upper airway obstruction?
Epiglottitis
during initial assessment of an adults respiratory status, you should?
Evaluate both the respiratory rate and the rise and fall of the chest ALWAYS: Rate, Rhythm, Quality
a 58 year old male is apneic with a pulse. how often should you ventilate?
Every 6 seconds
which of the following is a sign of a lower respiratory tract problem?
Expiratory wheezes and long expiration
Semiconscious patient's dentures completely loosened. You should?
Remove dentures
A semi-conscious 34 year old male begins to gag after insertion of an OPA, what should you do?
Remove the airway and attempt a nasal airway
a patient has a headache, how should you position him on the cot?
Semi-Fowler's
You shocked a patient back into a normal rhythm with an AED. During transport, the patient becomes cyanotic and pulseless. What should you do?
Start CPR, and request the EMS unit to stop
A 73 year old conscious male is choking on pureed food. He is gurgling and has thick food material in his mouth. You should?
Suction with a rigid tip catheter
what is a characteristic of a transient ischemic attack?
Symptoms usually resolve within 24 hours
which of the following conditions is most likely to cause decreased compliance while ventilating via bag valve mask?
Tension pneumothorax
a 72 year old female's family member tells you that she had a brief period of slurred speech and left arm weakness prior to EMS arrival. what is the most likely cause?
Transient Ischemic Attack
a 48 year old male complains of 8/10 crushing chest pain that radiates to his neck. vital signs are BP 112/78, P 60, R 18. the patients daily medications include metoprolol, cialis, and aspirin. what should you do?
Transport rapidly in a position of comfort to the closest facility
A patient who collapsed has been revived following one shock with an AED. She is now moaning and breathing on her own. What should you do?
Turn her on her side and monitor her airway
a 69 year old male complains of abdominal pain, vomiting, and a loss of appetite. he also describes passing a black, tarry stool this morning. you should suspect?
Upper GI bleeding
an adult is breathing at a rate of 6 breaths per minute, you should?
Ventilate the patient via bag-valve mask
a 56 year old female is struggling to breathe and has audible wheezes. she is unable to hold up her head or follow commands, what should you do?
Visually inspect the airway for foreign body obstruction
you are called to an outdoor garden center on a hot humid day. your patient is pale, wheezing, and has hives. you should suspect?
a bee sting
a 50 year old male who completed renal dialysis recently is bleeding profusely from his shunt. how should you classify this bleeding?
a life threatening problem that requires immediate surgical intervention
When suctioning blood, fluid, or mucus from the oropharynx, the next appropriate device is?
a rigid tip suction catheter
Your epileptic patient is complaining of a persistent metallic taste in her mouth. You should suspect?
a seizure may occur
a 57 year old female developed severe weakness and mild shortness of breath while shoveling snow. She is diaphoretic and complaining of nausea and jaw pain. You should suspect?
acute MI
A 78 year old diabetic patient with a syncopal episode now complains of anxiety, shortness of breath, and back pain. You should suspect?
acute coronary syndrome
A buildup of calcium and cholesterol form plaque inside a blood vessel. which would be the most likely cause?
acute coronary syndrome
a patient is complaining of substernal chest pain with radiating pain to his back and jaw. the pain is not relieved with rest. you should suspect?
acute myocardial infarction
A patient presents with a sudden onset of shortness of breath, crackles, hypertension, and jugular vein distention. You should suspect?
acute pulmonary edema
an 82 year old female complains of nausea and vomiting for two days, she ran out of her prescribed heart medication last week. Vital signs are BP 158/92, P 92, R 18. what should you do?
administer low flow oxygen and monitor vital signs
An 18 year old male complains of shortness of breath. He has a history of asthma and self-administered 2 doses of his prescribed metered-dose inhaler with no relief. Vital signs are P 104, R 22, Sp02 91%. What should you do?
administer oxygen via non-rebreather mask
A 67 year old male with a history of asthma complains of chest tightness and shortness of breath. He took one nitroglycerin tablet without relief. He is pale and sweaty with a Sp02 76%. What should you do?
administer oxygen via non-rebreather mask?
a 20 year old male complains of sudden onset shortness of breath. he is breathing at a rate of 24 times per minute and his pulse oximetry is 85%. you should?
administer oxygen via nonrebreather at 15 lpm
A 28 year old patient is experiencing dyspnea and wheezing. Which medication should you request from medical control?
albuterol inhaler
a patient was struck by lightning, you should suspect?
an irregular heartbeat
a 21 year old female is resting after running for about 30 minutes.She normally runs about five miles a day, but today she "can't catch her breath" and says this has not happened before. she is flushed, pulse fast and weak, respirations fast with notable wheezing, and is complaining of itching to her arms and chest. What Is the most likely cause of her symptoms?
anaphylaxis
A 54 year old male complains of chest tightness after raking leaves for an hour. The pain subsided after he rested and took two nitroglycerin tablets. He has had very similar episodes in the past. He is most likely experiencing?
angina pectoris
Which of the following is the largest artery in the body?
aorta
A patient presents with a sudden onset of tearing chest pain, absent radial pulse on the right arm, and a history of high blood pressure. You should suspect?
aortic dissection
a patient is running a high fever, vomiting and reporting pain that has shifted from around her belly button to the lower right area of her abdomen you should suspect?
appendicitis
which vessels regulate regional blood flow to the capillary beds?
arterioles
You are in an airport and see an adult collapse.As you get the AED from the wall, a bystander starts CPR. If indicated, you should deliver your first shock
as soon as possible on arrival at the patients side
to assess a possible stroke patient for abnormal speech, you should?
ask patient to repeat a common phrase
during the primary assessment, a 57 year old female says she has chest pain and points to her epigastric area. what should you do?
assess breathing
a 66 Year old female called EMS for chest pain. Prior to calling she took three doses of her prescribed sublingual nitroglycerin with no relief. What should you do?
assess her vital signs
your patient has a known bee allergy. she was stung and now complains that her throat feels "itchy." you note that her lips are swelling. She has a prescribed epinephrine auto injector, what should you do?
assist the patient with her epinephrine auto injector
an 84 year old male with a history of "heart problems" complains of chest pain. the chest pain started 30 minutes ago while at rest. Vital signs are BP 110/70, P 92, R 20 and SpO2 95%. what should you do?
assist the patient with his prescribed nitroglycerin
during adult CPR, you should compress the chest...
at least 2 inches
A patient has been in cardiac arrest for seven minutes after being struck by lightning. You should?
begin CPR
a 12 year old patient is found unconscious in the snow. you can't detect a pulse or respiration rate within 10 seconds. what should you do?
begin CPR
a 42 year old man complains of difficulty breathing and pain on his chest and shoulders. he recalls feeling a sharp pin prick on his arm while cleaning out his basement. what type of spider bite is this man most likely suffering from?
black widow
Which patient would be classified as "immediate" during an MCI?
A 40 year old male with a respiratory rate of 31 and an unstable pelvis
which patient is most likely to benefit from an AED?
A 54 choking patient who is unresponsive with no carotid pulse
a 36 year old female complains of chest pain. she is conscious and alert, with an SpO2 of 93%. you should?
Administer oxygen via nasal cannula at 4 lpm
during CPR, why is the upstroke of the compression critical?
Allows blood to fill the heart chamber
an obese man complains of severe difficulty breathing. his skin is cool and moist and he is breathing 22 times per minute. he indicates he never goes to the doctor and that he often feels dizzy after walking. you should?
Apply a nonrebreather mask at 10 lpm
a 20 year old female is unable to catch her breath after a minor car crash. she has numbness and tingling to her hands and face. vital signs are P 118, R 24. what should you do?
Apply high-flow oxygen by nonrebreather mask.
a patient was stung by a bee. you should?
Apply ice cold compresses to the affected area
when assessing the patient for facial droop, you should?
Ask the patient to smile or show you his teeth
A 46 year old male was in cardiac arrest. You administered one shock and at the 2 minute pulse check you feel a strong carotid pulse. What should you do?
Assess for breathing and manage his airway if necessary
an unresponsive trauma patient is gurgling. when you suction the oropharynx with a rigid catheter, the patient gags, you should?
Assess insertion depth of the catheter
you have been dispatched to a behavioral emergency. the police are on the scene and have asked you to evaluate the patient. you should?
Assess the patient and transport to appropriate emergency room
an unconscious 33 year old patient was found lying prone in a local park. he is apneic. you should?
Assess the scene and surrounding area for safety concerns
An asthmatic 50 year old female is sitting at her desk. She is anxious and complaining of tightness in her chest. You should?
Assist her with her prescribed inhaler
an 80 year old male has return of spontaneous circulation after AED use. respirations are 8 and shallow. you should?
Assist ventilations with a bag-valve mask.
a 13 year old female is watching a horror movie states that she can't catch her breath and her fingers are numb. respirations are 30 and deep, with an SpO2 of 100%. she is speaking in complete sentences, has clear and equal breath sounds. you should?
calmly reassure her, encouraging her to slow her rate of breathing
A 73 year old female has chest pain and shortness of breath with bilateral crackles. Vital signs are BP 80/40, P 112, R 22. What is the most likely cause?
cardiogenic shock
If the heart lacks enough power to pump the proper volume of blood through the circulatory system, it is known as
cardiogenic shock
a 36 year old female with a history of congenital heart defects is slow to respond. She has pale, cool, and clammy skin. Vital signs are BP 68/30, P 128, R 26. What should you suspect?
cardiogenic shock
a 40 year old patient with a history of coronary artery disease and recent mastectomy is complaining of chest discomfort. Vital signs are P 120, R 22, and BP 80/54. you should suspect?
cardiogenic shock
what is the best method for determining that artificial ventilations are adequate?
chest rise and fall
A thin 75 year old male complains of difficulty breathing. He states he has smoked "3 packs of cigarettes a day for 30 years." He has bilateral wheezes. the most likely cause is?
chronic bronchitis
a 65 year old male is having trouble breathing. he is moderately overweight and has been coughing up yellowish phlegm. he smokes two packs of cigarettes a day and reports having episodes like this for many years. which condition should you suspect?
chronic bronchitis
a patient is unresponsive with her arms and legs violently jerking. what phase of a generalized seizure is this patient demonstrating?
clonic
a 15 year old male is short of breath after a minor car collision. he has a history of asthma and his vital signs are R 26 and clear bilateral. what should you do?
coach him to slow his breathing
80 year old male presents with shortness of breath, fatigue, peripheral edema, and jugular vein distention. Breath sounds reveal crackles and rhonchi, The most likely cause is?
congestive heart failure
a 61 year old woman is pale, diaphoretic and unable to catch her breath. you notice swelling in her lower extremities. you should suspect?
congestive heart failure
a 73 year old male is apneic. you note jugular vein distention and dependent edema. vital signs are BP 158/93, P 130, R 36. you should suspect?
congestive heart failure
when treating a patient with altered behavior, you should?
consider any possible medical causes
what effects does epinephrine have on the cardiovascular system?
constricts blood vessels
a 38 year old patient has a history of hypothyroidism. she is hypertensive, tachycardia, and hyperthermia. you find an empty bottle of synthroid nearby, you should?
contact the poison center or medical control
a properly sized oropharyngeal airway should measure from?
corner of the mouth to the tip of the earlobe
the vessels that supply the myocardium are called the?
coronary arteries
as the diaphragm and intercostal muscles relax, the chest cavity...
decreases in size, causing exhalation
aspirin is administered to patients with chest pain because it?
decreases the ability of platelets to form clots
Emergency Medical Responders have been performing effective CPR on patient in cardiac arrest. On arrival the AED indicates "shock advised." What should you do?
defibrillate the patient
the pulmonary artery carries?
deoxygenated blood away from the heart
when do coronary arteries fill with blood?
diastole
carbon dioxide and oxygen exchange at the alveolar level by which process?
diffusion
A patient is a middle-aged male found outside a homeless shelter. as you approach, he coughs up pink sputum and passes out. What should you do?
don an N95 respirator prior to continuing the assessment
Which of the following terms best describes respiratory difficulty?
dyspnea
A thin 54 year old male with a nonproductive cough complains of difficulty breathing. he is sitting upright with his hands on his knees, and you see retractions. you notice oxygen tubing throughout the house, you should suspect a medical history of?
emphysema
A 34 year old man is saying he is choking, You note stridor and hoarseness in his voice. What should you do?
encourage him to cough
your first priority when dealing with a patient who is exhibiting behavior issues is?
ensure the safety of yourself and your partner
which of the following assessment findings suggest a GI bleed?
epigastric pain with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
a patient has week hand grips, blurred vision, and is unable to tell you the day of the week. he is a type II diabetic. what should you do?
evaluate for facial droop?
According to the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale, which one of the following should be assessed?
facial droop
your elderly patient is complaining of abdominal pain and black, tarry stools for three days. you should suspect?
gastrointestinal bleed
a 20 year old male in a college dorm room complains of fever, headache, and a stiff neck. he has an altered mental status and you notice red blotches on his skin. which of the following are the most appropriate BSI precautions?
gloves and HEPA mask
what type of drug abuse is characterized by the patient "seeing" or "hearing" things that are not there?
hallucinogens
what is hyperglycemia?
high blood sugar
when assessing the patient for arm drift, you should ask the patient to?
hold their arms out palms up with their eyes closed
a patient is diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis and is now unconscious and breathing deeply, you should suspect?
hyperglycemia
A sudden, severe increase in blood pressure is called a?
hypertensive crisis
A patient found in his home has irregular respirations and appears agitated. He is pacing back and forth, and his skin is cool and clammy. You should suspect?
hypoglycemia
A 16 year old female awoke chis morning with severe abdominal pain. She states, "I have not had a period in two months and the pain started this morning." Vital signs are BP 90/70, P 130, R 28, skin pale and cool. What should you suspect?
hypovolemic shock
a 78 year old male Alzheimer's patient has bruising on his back, neck and stomach. caregivers insist that he fell out of bed. what should you do?
immediately notify law enforcement to take a report
a 23 year old female is pale and complaining of a fever, muscle aches, and congestion. vital signs are BP 94/60, P 120, and R 24. her roommate has been feeling the same. she is most likely suffering from?
influenza
which of the following medications helps the body transport sugar into the cells?
insulin
An adult is sitting alone in a dark room, rocking back and forth. he mutters to his sock puppet, "Are you feeling sad?" what should you do?
introduce yourself and start an assessment
a 46 year old male complains of sudden onset of left sided weakness and has slurred speech. you should suspect?
ischemic stroke
which of the following most accurately describes insulin?
it helps glucose move into the cells
which of the following words is considered most appropriate when describing a patient's respiratory status?
labored
After blood has been oxygenated, it returns to the heart by entering the
left atrium
a 60 year old patient is short of breath and cyanotic. lung sounds reveal crackles and you note accessory muscle use. you should suspect?
left sided heart failure
a 28 year old patient outside at a concert and appears confused. he is unable to answer your questions. you should?
look for medical identification necklace or bracelet
a patients family member reports a glucometer reading of 57 mg/dL. how should you interpret this reading ?
low
you are called to treat a hiker in the mountains. she is flushed and her mucous membranes appear slightly blue. the most likely cause is?
low oxygen levels
a 32 year old male complains of photophobia and vomiting, the most likely cause of his symptoms are?
migraine headache
a 42 year old female complains of "the worst headache of her life." she is vomiting. vital signs are BP 180/90, P 68, R 14. what should you suspect?
migraine headache
which valve controls blood flow between the left atrium and the left ventricle?
mitral
A patient was cleaning a bathroom when he came out gagging and coughing. His eyes are red and watering and he is complaining of dyspnea. You should?
move patient to a well ventilated area
a 14 year old female is short of breath, she has a history of cystic fibrosis. lung sounds reveal coarse rhonchi, what is the most likely cause of her condition?
mucous secretions
A 44 year old female awakened with shortness of breath complaining of indigestion, nausea and epigastric pressure. Antacids didn't help. You should suspect?
myocardial infarction
An oriented 78 year old female with pale, moist skin is complaining of indigestion. Vital signs are BP 180/90, P 116 and irregular, R 24 and regular. You should suspect
myocardial infarction
a 76 year old female is sitting in a tripod position complaining of abdominal discomfort, nausea, dizziness, and fatigue. she has taken 2 nitroglycerin tablets without relief. you should suspect?
myocardial infarction
a patient complains of chest pain radiating to both of his shoulders after dinner. he is pale, diaphoretic, and slightly short of breath. the pain worsens with a deep breath. vital signs are BP 150/90, P 120 and irregular, R 20. you should suspect?
myocardial infarction
what is the muscular middle layer of the heart?
myocardium
Within two minutes of assisting your patient with his third nitroglycerin tablet, he complains of dizziness and becomes sweaty. Radial pulses are present, rapid, and weak. You should suspect that the?
nitroglycerin caused vasodilation and decreased perfusion
a patient tells you he has anemia. you should suspect him to present with?
pallor
an 18 year old male states "the CIA is after me" you notice he has covered his head and windows with aluminum foil. when you ask why, he says "in order to block out the governments radio waves." vital signs are BP 138/34, P 122, R 24. you should suspect?
paranoid schizophrenia
which of the following best describes viruses and bacteria?
pathogens
In which group of patients are you likely to encounter "see-saw breathing"?
pediatrics
A 16 year old female began choking after eating a hot dog. Upon EMS arrival she was coughing and drooling. Now, she is drowsy, slow to respond and unable to cough. What should you do?
perform abdominal thrusts
what nerve primarily controls the diaphragm during respiration?
phrenic nerve
A 42 year old asthmatic patient complains of chest pain, shortness of breath, and a violent cough that produces brownish sputum. What is the most likely cause?
pneumonia
A febrile two year old male in respiratory distress presents with crackles in lower left lung field. You should suspect?
pneumonia
An 18 year old febrile patient complains of malaise for several days. He is taking an oral antibiotic for an upper respiratory infection. Vital signs are BP 128/72, P 118 and weak, R 22 with rhonchi. You should suspect
pneumonia
An 89 year old patient complains of difficulty breathing and a productive cough that has gotten worse over the past 12 hours. You should suspect?
pneumonia
an 87 year old nursing home resident has developed a productive cough over the past three days and confusion over the past day. there is rhonchi and wheezing in the right lung. vital signs are BP 116/90, P 92, R 24, temp 101 degrees. the most likely cause is?
pneumonia
which of the following can present with a sudden onset of difficulty breathing and diminished breath sounds?
pneumothorax
a patient is having a tonic-clonic seizure. he is not breathing. you should?
prevent patient from further injury
A 48 year old patient complains of difficulty breathing. Patient's history reveals an acute myocardial infarction eight months ago. Vital signs are BP 144/88, P 110, R 24. Auscultation reveals crackles in the lung bases. You should suspect?
pulmonary edema
A 64 year old male complains of dyspnea and is coughing up blood tinged sputum. Upon auscultation you note cracks bilaterally. What should you suspect?
pulmonary edema
a 32 year i old female is experiencing sudden onset chest pain, dyspnea, and cyanosis. she has red, swollen calves and a history of recent surgery. you should suspect?
pulmonary embolism
you have just defibrillated a patient who now has a pulse and effective respirations. in which position should you place him?
recovery
a 15 year old soccer player is hot, pale and semiconscious. what should you do?
remove patient from hot enviornment
a patient is unconscious and buried to the mid chest in a muddy ditch. when attempting to ventilate, you should suspect increased:
resistance
where would you expect to find pain in a patient with suspected appendicitis?
right lower quadrant
a patient has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases. before assisting him in self administering his inhaler, you should?
shake the medication vigorously
which of the following is a symptom?
shortness of breath
what assessment should be the focus with an unresponsive medical patient?
skin condition
which of the following is an indication of an upper airway obstruction?
snoring
a cardiac arrest patient has been "down" for 6 minutes without care, what should you do?
start chest compressions
Prescribed inhalers are helpful for patients with an obstructive pulmonary disease because they?
stimulate beta 2 receptors
An alert 56 year old female presents with a severe headache and weakness of the left arm. Vital signs are BP 188/92, P 106, R 14. You should suspect?
stroke
an unconscious patient has one pupil that is significantly larger than the other and not reactive to light. the most likely cause is?
stroke
nitroglycerin is a medication which is typically administered
sublingually
A 62 year old male complains of chest pain and lightheadedness. Vital signs are BP 88/56, P 126, R 18. What is the BEST position for this patient?
supine
after assisting your asthmatic patient with administration of his beta 2 specific medication, you may expect to observe which of the following side effects?
tachycardia
a 71 year old male is found unconscious and cold to the touch in a local park. Police identify him as a resident of a nearby alzheimer's center who was reported missing hours ago. the outside temperature has been in the low teens. what do you need to keep in mind when trying to obtain a pulse?
the patients pulse should be palpated in two places
An adult has an airway obstruction. What is the most likely cause?
tongue
Five employees at a packaging company report "being light headed" and working in a storage area. What should you suspect?
toxic substance exposure
A 64 year old patient states "I feel like I am about to die." Nitroglycerin and oxygen have not decreased her chest pain. Vital signs are BP 90/66, P 60, R 24. You should?
transport immediately
which of the following is a contraindication of oral glucose?
unconsciousness
a 26 year old bride at her wedding reception is sitting in a tripod position and drooling. lung sounds are diminished. obvious stridor is noted. you should suspect?
upper airway obstruction
when ventilating a patient with a bag valve mask device, you should?
use two rescuers whenever possible
blood enters the right atrium from the?
vena cava
an unresponsive 50 year old male lying on the floor. you determine that he is not breathing but has a faint pulse, you should?
ventilate via bag valve mask
a 20 year old female is unconscious after being submerged in a lake for three minutes. she has a pulse and agonal breathing. you should?
ventilate via bag-valve mask
the systolic blood pressure measures pressure during which of the following?
ventricular contraction
Which electrical cardiac disturbance will an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) shock?
ventricular fibrillation
after an AED has analyzed a patient, the machine states "shock advised." the most likely cause is?
ventricular tachycardia
what sound would a lower airway obstruction produce?
wheezing
which statement strongly indicates syncope?
I blacked out for a few seconds
You observe an older male slump to the floor. He is pulseless. What should you do?
Immediately start chest compressions
a 54 year old female suddenly becomes pulseless and apneic. what should you do?
Immediately start chest compressions
what is the cause of heart failure?
Inadequate ejection of blood from the ventricles
what is the primary action of nitroglycerin?
It dilates coronary arteries
during CPR, which of the following is the most important?
Minimal interruptions to chest compressions
which sequence correctly traces the path that oxygen takes from the atmosphere to the lungs?
Mouth, pharynx, trachea, bronchi, alveoli
a 69 year old male is lying in his bed and complains of chest pain. during your assessment, he becomes unresponsive and pulseless. what should you do?
Move him onto a hard surface
a 65 year old male complains of weakness and indigestion that began this morning. vital signs are BP 150/90, P 116, R 24. you should suspect?
Myocardial Infarction
during an interfacility transport of a symptomatic COPD patient with mild shortness of breath, how much oxygen should you administer?
Nasal cannula 2 lpm
A 40 year old construction worker is unconscious. He has been working in 90 degree heat for the 5 hours. You should?
Place patient in cool environment remove clothes, and apply cold packs and oxygen
A 67 year old male has significant shortness of breath, chest pain and nausea. He is ashen and clammy. Vitals are BP is 90/60, P 148, R 34. You should?
Place the patient in a supine position
while performing chest compressions, you should?
Position your shoulders over your hands
What action does aspirin have in the body that makes it beneficial for patients experiencing acute myocardial infarction?
Preventing platelets from clotting
Which of the following is a sign or symptom of cardiogenic shock?
Progressive hypotension
a 52 year old male is on a home ventilator. he becomes cyanotic and has a sudden drop in oxygen saturation, what should you do?
Provide ventilations with a bag-valve mask
A child is in cardiac arrest with unknown down time. What should you do?
Perform CPR while attaching AED
an unresponsive 16 year old male has snoring respirations after diving into a pond and nearly drowning, you should?
Perform a modified jaw-thrust
you have inserted an oropharyngeal airway for a 21 year old apneic male. how many times per minute should you ventilate him with a bag-valve mask?
5-8
In seconds, What is the time limit for suctioning an adult's airway
10
A 16 year old asthmatic female in a tripod position complains of increased shortness of breath. SpO2 is 79%. You should administer oxygen at?
10 lpm via nonrebreather mask
what is the normal range of breaths per minute for an adult?
12-20 breaths
at what rate should single rescuer CPR be performed for a 17 year old male?
120 compressions/minute
chronic hypertension in adults typically begins at a pressure of higher than?
140/90
a 68 year old female complains of shortness of breath and fatigue, symptoms worsen at night when she tries to rest. lung sounds are diminished in all lobes. which statement indicates that the patient is suffering from CHF rather than pneumonia?
"I feel like I am drowning when i lie down."
when ventilating a patient with a bag valve mask, what is the appropriate oxygen flow rate?
15 lpm
a patient is unresponsive with snoring respirations following a motorcycle accident. you notice fluid coming from the patients nose and ears, you should?
Open the airway with a Jaw-thrust
what best describes PEA?
Organized electrical activity without a pulse
A patient fell asleep on the couch, and his wife is unable to awaken him. How should you open his airway?
Head tilt chin lift maneuver
proper technique to suction your patients airway includes?
Oxygenating and ventilating before and after suctioning.
an unresponsive patient has snoring respirations. these are most likely caused by?
His tongue blocking the airway
how should you administer an epinephrine auto injector?
Firmly apply the injector to the thigh for at least ten seconds
