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Which one of the following descriptions would be obtained when asking about the "A" component of the SAMPLE history? |
Allergy to penicillin |
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A pulse oximetry reading is considered normal when it is: |
Greater than 97% |
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The purpose of the QPQRST mnemonic is to guide the EMT in which one of the following? |
Exploring the patient's chief complaint |
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Assessment of the patient who is unresponsive reveals pupils that are both large at 8 mm and do not change size in response to light. the EMT would best document this finding as: |
Bilateral dilation of pupils |
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After you apply the polls oximeter to the patient complaining of chest discomfort, she ask you what you are assessing. you would respond by telling her that the pulse Oximeter: |
Measures the amount of oxygen calculated in the blood |
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A 41-year-old male patient reacts to painful stimuli by moaning. you shine a light at his right pupil. which one of the following reactions would be normal? |
Construction of the left pupil |
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Which one of the following indicates a normal pupillary exam? |
Both pupils contrict when light is directed into the eye |
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When obtaining vital signs on a 76-year-old male with dizziness and nausea, your partner states that the polls seems to disappear periodically when the patient takes a deep breath. as a knowledgeable EMT, your best response would be: |
"That is an important finding. we will have to let the doctor know if this" |
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To assess a patient blood pressure, the EMT will need a: |
Sphygmomanometer |
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An EMT is correctly assessing a patient's radical pulse when he: |
Uses her fingertips to feel for a pulse at the patients wrist |
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You determine a radical pulse is readily palpable at the radial artery and has uneven intervals between beats. This should best be documented on a prehospital care report as: |
Strong and irregular |
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Correctly assessing Orthostatic vital signs involves: |
Taking the blood pressure in the supine, seated, and standing positions |
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Correctly assessing Orthostatic vital signs involves: |
Taking the blood pressure in the supine, seated, and standing positions |
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The EMT is Appropriately using the SAMPLE mnemonic when he asked which of the following questions? |
"When did you eat last?" |
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Which one of the following statements concerning assessment of the pulse is correct? |
The heart rate can be determined by doubling the number of beats counted in 30 seconds |
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When assessing a patient pulse, you note that it is irregular. to get in accurate heart rate the EMT should: |
Count the number of beats that occur in one minute |
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A patient presents with skin that is cold to the touch. the EMT shows he understands the condition when he states: |
This would appear to indicate a problem with the circulation of the blood |
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A patient presents with skin that is cold to the touch. the EMT shows he understands the condition when he states: |
This would appear to indicate a problem with the circulation of the blood |
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For which of the following conditions should the EMT most likely get an inaccurate Pulse oximeter reading despite proper application of the sensor? |
Low blood pressure |
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An EMT has an accurate understanding of the diastolic blood pressure when she tells you that the diastolic pressure: |
Is the pressure in the arteries when the heart is not contracting |
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An EMT has an accurate understanding of the diastolic blood pressure when she tells you that the diastolic pressure: |
Is the pressure in the arteries when the heart is not contracting |
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The EMT is correct when he makes which one of the following statements about assessment of the pupils? |
Some people naturally have unequal pupils, but both should react to light |
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You are unable to auscultate a blood pressure in a patient's right arm. which one of the following will allow you to obtain the most accurate baseline assessment of the patients vital signs? |
Auscultate the Blood pressure in the left-arm |