Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic Procedures | Exams Nursing | Docsity (2024)

Download Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic Procedures and more Exams Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! EMT Practice Final Examination. All exam Questions & Correct Verified Answers. Graded A+. A 5 year old boy complains of pain to the right lower quadrant of his abdomen. Correct assessment of this child's abdomen includes A. avoiding palpation of the abdomen B. palpating the left upper quadrant first C. auscultating bowel sounds for 2 minutes D. palpating the right lower quadrant first - ANSpalpating the left upper quadrant first A 6 year old male, who weighs 40 pounds, ingested a bottle of aspirin approximately 20 minutes ago. Medical control orders you to administer activated charcoal in a dose of 1 g/kg. How much activated charcoal will you administer? A. 12 g B. 14 g C. 18 g D. 24 g - ANS18 g A 9-year-old girl was struck by a car while she was crossing the street and is displaying signs of shock. During your assessment, you note a large contusion over the left upper quadrant of her abdomen. Which of the following organs has most likely been injured? A. Liver B. Kidney C. Spleen D. Pancreas - ANSSpleen A 30 year old woman has sever lower abdominal pain and light vagin*l bleeding. She tells you that her last menstrual period was 2 months ago. On the basis of these findings, you should suspect A. a normal pregnancy B. an ectopic pregnancy C. a spontaneous abortion D. a ruptured ovarian cyst - ANSan ectopic pregnancy A 40-year old patient sustained full=thickness burns to the entire head, anterior chest, and both anterior upper extremities. Using the adult Rule of Nines, what percentage of the patient's body surface area has been burned? A. 18% B. 27% C. 36% D. 45% - ANS27% A 42- year old man was ejected from his car after it struck a bridge pillar at a high rate of speed. You find him lying approximately 50' from the car. After manually stabilizing his head, your next action should be to A. assess the quality of his breathing B. grasp the angles of the jaw and lift C. administer high-concentration oxygen D. determine the patient's level of consciousness - ANSgrasp the angles of the jaw and lift A 56-year old man has labored, shallow breathing at a rate of 28 breaths/min. He is conscious, but extremely restless. Airway management should consist of a. a nasal cannula b. a simple face mask c. a nonrebreathing mask d. positive pressure ventilation - ANSpositive pressure ventilation A 56-year-old man with a history of cardiac problems reports pain in the upper midabdominal area. This region of the abdomen is called the A. peritoneum B. epigastrium C. mediastinum D. retroperitoneum - ANSepigastrium A 60-year-old woman is experiencing severe respiratory distress. When you ask her a question, she can only say two words at a time. You should manage this patient by A. inserting a nasopharyngeal airway B. providing positive pressure ventilations. C. applying a nasal cannula set at 2 to 6 L/min. D. applying a nonrebreathing mask set at 15 L/min. - ANSproviding positive pressure ventilations. A 75 year old man has generalized weakness and chest pain. He has a bottle of prescribed nitroglycerin and he states that he has not taken any of his medication. After initiating oxygen therapy, you should next A. apply the AED and prepare the patient for immediate transport B. perform a detailed physical examination to located any other problems. A. transporting the patient as the family wishes. B. advising the patient of the risks of refusing care C. obtaining a signed refusal from a family member D. transporting the patient as you explain your actions. - ANSadvising the patient of the risks of refusing care An elderly man is found unconscious in his kitchen. The patient's wife tells you that her husband has diabetes and that he took his insulin, but did not eat anything. You should suspect A. ketoacidosis B. diabetic coma C. hypoglycemia D. hyperglycemia - ANShypoglycemia An EMT-B's failure to obtain consent to treat a patient could result in allegations of A. battery B. negligence C. abandonment D. breach of duty - ANSbattery As you are performing CPR on an elderly man, his wife presents you with a "do not resuscitate" order. Your most appropriate course of action is to A. ignore the document and continue the CPR B. comply with the document and stop CPR C. continue CPR until medical control is notified D. withhold CPR until medical control validates the order - ANScontinue CPR until medical control is notified As you are providing initial ventilations to a patient with apnea using a bag-valve-mask device, you note minimal rise of the chest. You should next A. initiate the mouth-to mask technique B. increase the volume of the ventilations C. switch to a smaller mask for the BVM device D. ensure that a reservoir is attached to the BVM device - ANSincrease the volume of the ventilations As you assess a 56-year old man, you note that he is pulseless and apneic. As your partner gets the AED from the ambulance, you should A. obtain a medical history from the wife. B. place the patient in the recovery position C. perform CPR until the AED is ready to use D. conduct a detailed examination of the patient. - ANSperform CPR until the AED is ready to use As you begin your assessment of an unresponsive man who fell approximately 20' from a roof, you should first A. gently shake the patient to confirm unresponsiveness B. gently tilt the patient's head back to assess for breathing C. assess the rate, depth, and regularity of the patient's breathing D. manually stabilize the patient's head and perform a jaw-thrust maneuver - ANSmanually stabilize the patient's head and perform a jaw-thrust maneuver As you step out of the ambulance at the scene of a nighttime motor vehicle crash on the highway, your immediate concern should be A. oncoming traffic B. whether the car will catch on fire C. placing safety flares by the ambulance D. quick assessment of the patients in the car - ANSoncoming traffic At the peak of the inspiratory phase, the alveoli in the lungs contain A. high quantities of carbon dioxide B. minimal levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide C. equal levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide D. more oxygen than carbon dioxide - ANSmore oxygen than carbon dioxide At the scene of a mass-casualty incident, you notice a bystander who is clearly emotionally upset. An appropriate action to take would be to A. tell the bystander to leave the scene at once. B. have the bystander assist you with patient care C. notify the police and have the bystander removed D. assign the bystander a simple, non-patient-care task - ANSassign the bystander a simple, non-patient-care task During a bar fight, a 22-year old man was stabbed in the chest with a large knife. The patient is pulseless and apneic, and the knife is impaled in the center of his chest. management should include A. stabilizing the knife, starting CPR, and providing rapid transport B. stabilizing the knife, applying an occlusive dressing and providing rapid transport C. removing the knife, starting CPR, and providing rapid transport D. removing the knife, applying an occlusive dressing, and providing rapid transport. - ANSremoving the knife, starting CPR, and providing rapid transport During a soccer game, an 18 year old woman injured her knee. You note that the knee is in the flexed position and is obviously deformed. Your first action should be to A. assess her distal circulation B. straighten the knee to facilitate immobilization C. manually stabilize the leg above and below the knee D. immobilize the knee in the position in which it was found - ANSmanually stabilize the leg above and below the knee During the initial assessment of a trauma patient, you note massive facial injuries, weak radial pulses, and clammy skin. What should be your most immediate concern? A. Potential obstruction of the airway B. Internal bleeding and severe shock C. Applying 100% supplemental oxygen D. Providing rapid transport to a trauma center - ANSPotential obstruction of the airway During the rapid trauma assessment of a patient with multiple injuries, you expose the chest and find an open wound with blood bubbling from it. What should you do next? A. Apply 100% supplemental oxygen. B. Provide rapid transport to the hospital C. Prevent air from entering the wound. D. Place a porous dressing over the wound. - ANSPrevent air from entering the wound. During your assessment of a 34-year old man with a gunshot wound to the chest, you note that his skin is pale. This finding is most likely caused by A. a critically low blood pressure B. increased blood flow to the skin C. decreased blood flow to the skin D. peripheral dilation of the vasculature - ANSdecreased blood flow to the skin During your initial assessment of an unconscious adult patient, you find the patient is apneic. You should next A. assess for a carotid pulse B. begin chest compressions C. deliver two rescue breaths d. place an oropharyngeal airway - ANSdeliver two rescue breaths Firefighters have rescued a man from his burning house. he is conscious and in considerable respiratory distress. He has a brassy cough and singed nasal hairs. The most immediate threat to this patient's life is A. hypothermia D. 66-year-old female with chest pressure of 6 hours' durationi, lightheadedness, and a blood pressure of 110/58 mm Hg - ANS53-year old male with chest discomfort, diaphoresis, a blood pressure of 146/66 mm Hg, and regular use of Cialis Indications that artificial ventilations in an apneic adult are ineffective include A. a normal heart rate B. improvement of skin color C. asymmetrical rise of the chest D. ventilations given at 12 breaths/min - ANSasymmetrical rise of the chest Initial attempts at providing artificial ventilation should be accomplished using A. the one-person bag valve mask technique B. the two-person bag valve mask technique C. a pocket mask with supplemental oxygen D. a flow-restricted oxygen-powered ventilation device - ANSa pocket mask with supplemental oxygen Management of a patient with severe abdominal pain includes A. administering 100% oxygen B. auscultating for bowel sounds C. giving the patient sips of water D. placing the patient in a supine position - ANSadministering 100% oxygen Management of an 18-year old woman with severe vagin*l bleeding includes all of the following, EXCEPT A. high concentrations of oxygen B. elevation of the lower extremities C. placing sterile dressings into the vagin* D. covering the vagin* with a trauma dressing - ANSplacing sterile dressings into the vagin* Management of an unconscious, breathing patient with a significant cardiac history would include all of the following, EXCEPT A. analyzing the rhythm with an AED B. providing ventilatory support as needed C. requesting the presence of an ALS ambulance D. obtaining a SAMPLE history from the patient's spouse - ANSanalyzing the rhythm with an AED Patients with closed head injuries often have pupillary changes and A. paralysis B. paresthesia C. hypertension D. tachycardia - ANShypertension Prescribed inhalers, such as albuterol (Ventolin), relieve respiratory distress by A. constricting the bronchioles in the lungs. B. contracting the smaller airways in the lungs. C. relaxing the smooth muscle of the bronchioles. D. dilating the large mainstem bronchi of the airway. - ANSrelaxing the smooth muscle of the bronchioles. Prevention of cardiac arrest in infants and small children should focus primarily on A. keeping the child warm B. avoiding upsetting the child C. providing immediate transport D. providing airway management - ANSproviding airway management Prior to administering nitroglycerin to a patient with chest pain, you must A. complete a detailed physical examination of the patient B. contact medical control and obtain proper authorization C. make sure that the systolic blood pressure is at least 120 mm Hg D. make sure that the nitroglycerin is prescribed to the patient or a family member - ANScontact medical control and obtain proper authorization Prior to applying a nonrebreathing mask on a patient with difficult breathing you should A. set the flow rate to no more than 10 L/min. B. prefill the reservoir bag to ensure delivery of 100% oxygen C. insert a nasopharyngeal airway to maintain airway patency. D. perform a complete physical examination to determine the degree of hypoxia. - ANSprefill the reservoir bag to ensure delivery of 100% oxygen Prior to your arrival at the scene, a near-drowning victim was removed from the water. You should manage the patient's airway appropriately while considering the possibility of A. spinal injury B. hyperthermia C. internal bleeding D. airway obstruction - ANSspinal injury Pulmonary surfactant serves which of the following functions? A. It carries fresh oxygen from the lungs to the left side of the heart B. it dilates the bronchioles in the lungs and enhances the flow of air C. It lubricates the alveolar walls and allows them to expand and recoil D. It facilitates the transport of oxygen-poor blood from the right ventricle to the lungs. - ANSIt facilitates the transport of oxygen-poor blood from the right ventricle to the lungs. Signs of inadequate breathing in an unconscious patient include A. a fast heart rate B. warm, moist skin C. equal breath sounds D. a rapid respiratory rate - ANSa rapid respiratory rate Snoring respirations are most rapidly managed by A. suctioning the oropharynx B. initiating assisted ventilations C. correctly positioning the head D. inserting an oropharnygeal airway - ANScorrectly positioning the head The AED analyzes your pulseless and apneic patient's cardiac rhythm and advises that a shock is indicated. You should A. deliver the shock and resume CPR B. ensure that nobody is touching the patient C. perform CPR for 2 minutes and then deliver the shock D. push the analyze button to confirm that the shock is indicated - ANSensure that nobody is touching the patient The automated external defibrillator (AED) should NOT be used in patients who A. are between 1 and 8 years of age B. experienced a witnessed cardiac arrest C. are apneic and have a weak carotid pulse D. have a nitroglycerin patch applied to the skin - ANSare apneic and have a weak carotid pulse The effectiveness of chest compressions are most effectively assessed by A. listening for a heartbeat with each compression B. carefully measuring the depth of each compression C. palpating for a carotid pulse with each compression D. measuring the systolic blood pressure during compressions - ANSpalpating for a carotid pulse with each compression D. Amphetamine - ANSNarcotic Upon arriving at the scene of a multiple vehicle crash, you can see that at least two patients have been ejected from their vehicles. What should you do next? A. Begin triage B. Treat the most critical patient first C. Gather all of the patients together D. Call for at least one more ambulance - ANSCall for at least one more ambulance Upon delivery of a baby's head, you see that the umbilical cord is wrapped around its neck. You should manage this situation initially by A. clamping and cutting the umbilical cord B. gently pulling on the cord to facilitate removal C. trying to remove the cord from around the neck. D. keeping the cord moist and providing rapid transport - ANStrying to remove the cord from around the neck. When assessing a patient with a complaint of chest pain, which of the following questions would you ask to assess the R in OPQRST? A. Did the pain begin suddenly or gradually B. What were you doing when the began? C. Is there anything that makes the pain worse? D. Is the pain in one place or does it move around? - ANSIs the pain in one place or does it move around? When assessing a patient with a reduction in tidal volume, you would expect the respirations to be A. deep B. labored C. shallow D. dyspneic - ANSshallow When dealing with an emotionally disturbed patient, you should be concerned with A. providing safe transport B. whether the patient could harm you C. obtaining a complete medical history D. gathering all of the patient's medications - ANSwhether the patient could harm you When is it most appropriate to clamp and cut the umbilical cord? A. As soon as the cord stops pulsating B. After the placenta has completely delivered C. Before the newborn has taken its first breath D. Immediately following delivery of the newborn - ANSAs soon as the cord stops pulsating When is the best time to perform a detailed physical examination? A. While enroute to the hospital B. After all life threats have been ruled out C. Immediately after taking baseline vital signs D. Following the initial assessment of a trauma patient. - ANSWhile enroute to the hospital When monitoring a patient with a head injury, the most reliable indicator of his or her condition is the A. pupillary reaction B. level of consciousness C. systolic blood pressure D. rate and depth of breathing - ANSlevel of consciousness Which artery should you palpate when assessing for a pulse in an unresponsive 6- month old patient? A. Radial B. Carotid C. Femoral D. Brachial - ANSBrachial Which of the following actions is most important when immobilizing a patient with a suspected spinal injury? A. Immobilize the patient using a vest-style device B. Secure the patient's head prior to immobilizing the torso. C. Select and apply the appropriate size of extrication collar. D. Assess for range of motion by asking the patient to move the head - ANSSelect and apply the appropriate size of extrication collar. Which of the following actions should be carried out during the initial assessment of an unconscious patient? A. Assessing the skin B. Palpating the cranium C. Auscultating the lungs D. Obtaining a blood pressure - ANSAssessing the skin Which of the following actions would most likely cause a sudden drop in a patient's blood glucose level? A. Mild exertion after eating a meal B. Eating a meal after taking insulin C. Taking too much prescribed insulin D. Forgetting to take prescribed insulin - ANSTaking too much prescribed insulin Which of the following assessment findings would LEAST suggest cardiac compromise? A. Tachycardia B. An irregular pulse C. Palpable pain to the chest D. nausea and epigastric pain - ANSPalpable pain to the chest Which of the following assessment findings would most suggest a systemic reaction following ingestion of a poison? A. Nausea and vomiting B. Burns around the mouth C. Tachycardia and hypotension D. Difficulty swallowing and burning in the mouth - ANSTachycardia and hypotension Which of the following bones is affected with a swollen, painful deformity to the lateral bone of the left forearm? A. Ulna B. Radius C. Clavicle D. Humerus - ANSRadius Which of the following conditions would most likely cause flushed skin? A. Shock B. Hypoxia C. Exposure to heat D. Low blood pressure - ANSExposure to heat Which of the following describe the MOST appropriate method of performing chest compressions on an adult patient in cardiac arrest? A. Compress the chest to a depth of 1 1/2" to 2", allow full recoil of the chest after each compression, minimize interruptions in chest compressions. B. Allow full recoil of the chest after each compression, compress the chest to a depth of 2", deliver compressions at a rate of at least 80/min B. Tachycardia C. Combativeness D. Fruity breath odor - ANSBradycardia Which of the following situations is an example of abandonment? A. An EMT--Paramedic givers a verbal report to any emergency nurse. B. An EMT--Intermediate assumes patient care from an EMT-Basic C. An EMT--Basic transfers care of a patient to patient to an EMT-Paramedic D. A first responder assumes patient care from an EMT-Intermediate - ANSA first responder assumes patient care from an EMT-Intermediate Which of the following situations would necessitate treatment using implied consent? A. A 16 year old pregnant girl with an isolated extremity injury B. An 18-year old man who is now alert after receiving oral glucose C. A 25 year old man who is restless and has severe chest pain and diaphoresis D. A 65-eyar old man who is semiconscious and suspected of having a severe stroke - ANSA 65-eyar old man who is semiconscious and suspected of having a severe stroke Which of the following statements best describes a mass-casualaty incident? A. More than 5 patients are involved B. At least half of the patients C. The number of patients overwhelms your resources D. More than three vehicles are involved - ANSThe number of patients overwhelms your resources Which of the following statements regarding the function of insulin is most correct? A. it stimulates the liver to produce glycogen B. it promotes the entry of glucose from the cell into the bloodstream C. It facilitates the uptake of glucose from the bloodstream into the cell. D. it causes the pancreas to produce glucose based on the body's demand - ANSIt facilitates the uptake of glucose from the bloodstream into the cell. Which of the following structures is the primary pacemaker, which sets the normal rate for the heart? A. Bundle of His B. Purkinje fibers C. Sinoatrial node D. Atrioventricular node - ANSSinoatrial node Which position is most appropriate for a mother in labor with a prolapsed umbilical cord? A. Left lateral recumbent B. Left side with legs elevated C. Supine with hips elevated D. Supine with legs elevated - ANSSupine with hips elevated Which vital sign is the best indicator of cardiac output during the initial assessment? A. Pulse rate and quality B. Systolic blood pressure C. Quality of the respirations D. Condition and color of the skin - ANSPulse rate and quality While a man was using a chainsaw to trim branches from a tree, it slipped and caused a large laceration to his left forearm. Bright red blood is spurting from the wound. The patient is conscious, alert, and talking. You should first A. copen the patient's airway B. control the active bleeding C. apply supplemental oxygen D. thoroughly cleanse the wound - ANScontrol the active bleeding While assessing a patient with chest pain, you note that the patient's pulse is irregular. This most likely indicates A. acute myocardial infarction or angina pectoris B. a dysfunction in the left side of the patient's heart C. high blood pressure that is increasing cardiac workload D. abnormalities in the heart's electrical conduction system - ANSabnormalities in the heart's electrical conduction system While managing a patient in cardiac arrest, you turn the AED on and attach the pads to the patient. When you push the analyze button, the machine signals "low battery" and then ceases to function. The patient subsequently dies. Which of the following statements regarding this case is most correct? A. You and your partner may be held liable for negligence. B. The crew that preceded you may be held liable for negligence. C. The manufacturer of the AED may be held liable for negligence. D. Most errors associated with the AED involve equipment failure. - ANSYou and your partner may be held liable for negligence. While managing a patient with acute shortness of breath, you prepare and apply a nonrebreathing mask set at 12 L/min. The patient pulls the mask away from his face, stating that it is smothering him. You should next A. increase the oxygen flow and reapply the mask B. securely tape the oxygen mask to the patient's face C. reassure the patient and apply a nasal cannula instead D. inform the patient that refusing oxygen might result in his death - ANSreassure the patient and apply a nasal cannula instead You are administering oxygen to a woman with asthma who took two puffs of her prescribed inhaler without relief prior to your arrival. Your next action should be to A. contact medical control for further advice B. administer one more puff from the inhaler C. provide immediate transport to the hospital D. confirm that her inhaler is prescribed to her - ANScontact medical control for further advice You are at the scene where a man panicked while swimming in a small lake. As you attempt to rescue this patient, you should first A. throw a rope to the patient B. row a small raft to the patient C. swim to the patient to rescue him D. attempt to grab the patient with a stick - ANSthrow a rope to the patient You are called to a local park for a 7-year old boy with respiratory distress. During your assessment, you find that the patient is wheezing and has wide-spread hives and facial edema. What should you suspect has occurred? A. Heat emergency B. allergic reaction C. Acute asthma attack D. Exposure to a poisonous plant - ANSallergic reaction You are called to treat a male patient who overdosed on heroin and and is unconscious with shallow breathing and cyanosis to the face. The patient suddenly begins to vomit. What should you do first? A. Suction the oropharynx B. Turn the patient onto his side. C. Insert an oropharyngeal airway. D. Assist ventilations with 100% oxygen. - ANSTurn the patient onto his side. You are dispatched to the scene of a motorcycle crash in which two patients were injured. Upon arrival, you find that one patient, a 19-year-old woman, is conscious and alert and is being tended to by a police officer for minor scrapes and cuts. The second patient is a 20-year-old man who is found facedown approximately 25' from the B. chest C. abdomen D. lower extremities - ANShead You arrive at a residence where you find a man lying unconscious in his front yard. There were no witnesses to the event that caused the unconsciousness. In assessing this man, you must assume that he A. has sustained an injury B. is having a heart attack C. is having a diabetic reaction D. is having a heat-related emergency - ANShas sustained an injury You arrive at the scene shortly after a 3-year old female experienced a seizure. The child, who is being held by her mother, is conscious and crying. The mother tells you that her daughter has been ill recently and has a temperature of 102.5 degrees F. What is the MOST appropriate treatment for this child? A. Oxygen via pediatric nonrebreathing mask, place the child in a tub of cold water to lower her body temperature, and transport B. Oxygen via the boy-by technique, remove clothing and cool the child with towels soaked in tepid water, and transport. C. Oxygen via pediatric nonrebreathing mask, avoid any measures to lower the child's body temperature, and transport at once. D. Oxygen via the blow-by technique, transport at once and request a paramedic rendezvous so that an anticonvulsant drug can be given - ANSOxygen via the boy-by technique, remove clothing and cool the child with towels soaked in tepid water, and transport. You arrive at the scene shortly after a 55-year-old man collapsed. Two bystanders are performing CPR. The man's wife states that he had cardiac by-pass surgery approximately 6 months earlier. There are no signs of trauma. After you attach the AED and analyze this patient's heart rhythm, the machine states, "shock advised." What cardiac rhythm is the patient most likely in? A. Asystole B. Ventricular fibrillation C. Ventricular tachycardia D. Pulseless electrical activity - ANSVentricular fibrillation You arrive at the scene shortly after a 55-year-old man collapsed. Two bystanders are performing CPR. The man's wife states that he had cardiac by-pass surgery approximately 6 months earlier. There are no signs of trauma. Cardiac arrest in the adult population is most often the result of A. an acute stroke B. respiratory failure C. cardiac arrhythmias D. myocardial infarction - ANScardiac arrhythmias You arrive at the scene shortly after a 55-year-old man collapsed. Two bystanders are performing CPR. The man's wife states that he had cardiac by-pass surgery approximately 6 months earlier. There are no signs of trauma. Your first action in the management of this patient should be to A. attach an AED and analyze the cardiac rhythm. B. check the effectiveness of the CPR in progress. C. insert an oropharyngeal airway and continue CPR D. stop CPR so you can assess pulse and breathing - ANSstop CPR so you can assess pulse and breathing You arrive at the scene where a 49 year old woman is found semiconscious on the floor of her living room. The patient's husband tells you that they were watching TV when this condition suddenly developed. No trauma was involved. The patient moans occasionally and has slight cyanosis to her lips. Shallow respirations will result in A. decreased tidal volume B. increased tidal volume C. increased oxygen intake D. increased carbon dioxide removal - ANSdecreased tidal volume You arrive at the scene where a 49 year old woman is found semiconscious on the floor of her living room. The patient's husband tells you that they were watching TV when this condition suddenly developed. No trauma was involved. The patient moans occasionally and has slight cyanosis to her lips. Skin will become cyanotic with A. an increase in the amount of venous oxygen B. an increase in the amount of arterial oxygen C. a decrease in the amount of arterial oxygen D. a decrease in circulating red blood cells - ANSa decrease in the amount of arterial oxygen You arrive at the scene where a 49 year old woman is found semiconscious on the floor of her living room. The patient's husband tells you that they were watching TV when this condition suddenly developed. No trauma was involved. The patient moans occasionally and has slight cyanosis to her lips. The patient's respirations are at a rate of 26 breaths/min and shallow. The most appropriate management includes A. a nasal cannula set at 1 to 6 L/min B. assisted ventilations with 100% oxygen C. a simple face mask set at 10 to 12 L/min D. A nonrebreathing mask set at 15 L/min - ANSassisted ventilations with 100% oxygen You arrive at the scene where a 49 year old woman is found semiconscious on the floor of her living room. The patient's husband tells you that they were watching TV when this condition suddenly developed. No trauma was involved. The patient moans occasionally and has slight cyanosis to her lips. After performing a head tilt-chin lift maneuver on this patient, you should next A. assess her respirations B. determine the need for oxygen C. insert an oropharyngeal airway D. insert a nasopharyngeal airway - ANSinsert a nasopharyngeal airway You assess a newborn with cyanosis to the chest and face and a heart rate of 90 beats/min. What should you do next? A. Resuction the mouth. B. Briskly dry off the infant. C. Begin chest compressions D. Begin artificial ventilations - ANSBegin artificial ventilations You have applied a pressure bandage and additional dressings to a large laceration with severe arterial bleeding. The bandages are quickly blood-soaked. You should next A. elevate the extremity and apply a proximal arterial tourniquet B. apply pressure to the pulse point that is most distal to the injury C. place additional dressings on the wound until the bleeding stops D. remove the bandages and apply pressure at the site of the bleeding - ANSremove the bandages and apply pressure at the site of the bleeding You have completed your prehospital care report and left a copy at the hospital when you realize that you forgot to document a pertinent finding on the front of the report. Your most appropriate action would be to A. attach an addendum to the original run report. B. write the information on the original run report. C. complete a new run report and add the information. D. take no action and report the event to your supervisor - ANSattach an addendum to the original run report