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Which one of the following statements should the EMT recognize as an absolute contradiction to the use of fibrinolytic medications in the emergency department? |
Two months ago I had a stroke on the left side of my brain |
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The EMT should most suspect a patient suffers from heart failure when he takes what medication? |
Lasix |
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You are assessing a 73-year-old male complaining of altered mental status and shortness of breath. The patient is conscious, but confused. He is breathing at a rate of 20 breaths per minute. His pulse is rapid and weak, and skin cool and diaphoretic. An EMS provides you with the following vital signs: pulse 136, respirations 20, blood pressure 168/88, and SpO2 at 89%. Family states that he is diabetic intakes insulin. He also has a history of hypertension, colon cancer, irregular heartbeat, and transient ischemic attacks. Which one of the following should you do next? |
Apply high flow oxygen |
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When treating a patient with chest pain in the prehospital setting, the primary goal of an EMT is to: |
Recognize the possibility of cardiac compromise and provide proper care |
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What is the function of the heart? |
Circulates blood |
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Which one of the following statements made by another EMT, regarding chest pain and acute coronary syndrome, should you agree with? |
Many patients experience acute coronary syndrome do not have actual chest pain; rather, they experience a sensation of discomfort or pressure |
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You have arrived at a residence to help another crew with a 62-year-old woman who is complaining of fatigue, neck discomfort, and diaphoresis. When asked she denies chest pain, shortness of breath, and nausea and vomiting. The EMTs on scene report that she has a history of hypertension for which she takes a blood pressure pill and is prescribed nitroglycerin because she has atherosclerosis. She also reports an allergy to aspirin. which one of the following statements made by the EMTs would require immediate intervention on your part? |
I am not going to put her on oxygen, because she is not short of breath or complaining of chest pain |
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The EMT recognizes the cause of heart failure as: |
In adequate ejection of blood |
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A TV reporter has been assigned to your ambulance for a ride along. he is doing a segment on the local EMS service for EMS week. in your downtime at the station, he tells you that his wife was diagnosed with atherosclerosis. He is unsure what the condition is in ask you to explain it to him. Which one of the following is the most appropriate response? |
The coronary arteries become narrowed by fat deposits |
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You have been called for a patient with angina. On scene the 67-year-old man reports that he has a history of angina and the pain started when he was moving firewood from the garage into the house. Unfortunately the pain has yet to go away, despite three nitroglycerin tablet and 20 minutes of rest. Your next action should be to: |
Provide high flow oxygen through the nonrebreather mask. |
