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What is the correct hierarchy of training of EMS professionals from the least amount of training to the most?
What is the correct hierarchy of training of EMS professionals from the least amount of training to the most?
- EMT, EMR, AEMT, Paramedic
- EMR, AEMT, EMT, Paramedic
- EMR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic (correct)
- Paramedic, AEMT, EMT, EMR
What is the minimum level of training needed to staff an ambulance?
What is the minimum level of training needed to staff an ambulance?
- EMT (correct)
- EMR
- Paramedic
- Nurse
What is the term for placing your body in a position that protects yourself from harm's way?
What is the term for placing your body in a position that protects yourself from harm's way?
- Protective measures
- Concealment
- Taking cover (correct)
- Body substance isolation
What is the term for practices to prevent exposure to disease during patient contact?
What is the term for practices to prevent exposure to disease during patient contact?
What is the difference between 'concealment' and 'taking cover'?
What is the difference between 'concealment' and 'taking cover'?
Which of the following diseases is NOT typically spread through bloodborne transmission?
Which of the following diseases is NOT typically spread through bloodborne transmission?
What is a sign that a person is deceased and cannot be resuscitated?
What is a sign that a person is deceased and cannot be resuscitated?
Which stage is NOT part of the grieving process?
Which stage is NOT part of the grieving process?
When lifting a patient, what body mechanic is most important?
When lifting a patient, what body mechanic is most important?
Which type of drag is NOT typically used in emergency situations?
Which type of drag is NOT typically used in emergency situations?
In what position should a patient be placed if they are breathing adequately but are unresponsive?
In what position should a patient be placed if they are breathing adequately but are unresponsive?
What principle allows you to begin care on an unresponsive patient?
What principle allows you to begin care on an unresponsive patient?
What is the exception to the criteria for a patient to rightfully refuse care?
What is the exception to the criteria for a patient to rightfully refuse care?
Which law governs the disclosure of protected health information?
Which law governs the disclosure of protected health information?
Which of the following is NOT a type of Advanced Directive?
Which of the following is NOT a type of Advanced Directive?
What is the term for leaving a patient in the care of a trained Paramedic after providing care?
What is the term for leaving a patient in the care of a trained Paramedic after providing care?
What is the term for a patient's decision to refuse medical treatment?
What is the term for a patient's decision to refuse medical treatment?
What is the primary purpose of body substance isolation practices?
What is the primary purpose of body substance isolation practices?
What is the key difference between 'concealment' and 'taking cover'?
What is the key difference between 'concealment' and 'taking cover'?
Which level of EMS professional requires the most training?
Which level of EMS professional requires the most training?
What is the purpose of having a hierarchy of EMS professionals?
What is the purpose of having a hierarchy of EMS professionals?
Why is it essential to have a clear understanding of the EMS professional hierarchy?
Why is it essential to have a clear understanding of the EMS professional hierarchy?
What principle allows you to begin care on an unresponsive patient?
What principle allows you to begin care on an unresponsive patient?
What is the exception to the criteria for a patient to rightfully refuse care?
What is the exception to the criteria for a patient to rightfully refuse care?
Which law governs the disclosure of protected health information?
Which law governs the disclosure of protected health information?
Which of the following is NOT a type of Advanced Directive?
Which of the following is NOT a type of Advanced Directive?
What is the term for leaving a patient in the care of a trained Paramedic after providing care?
What is the term for leaving a patient in the care of a trained Paramedic after providing care?
What is the term for a patient's decision to refuse medical treatment?
What is the term for a patient's decision to refuse medical treatment?
Which of the following diseases is typically spread through airborne transmission?
Which of the following diseases is typically spread through airborne transmission?
What is a sign that a person is deceased and cannot be resuscitated?
What is a sign that a person is deceased and cannot be resuscitated?
Which of the following is NOT a stage of dealing with grief?
Which of the following is NOT a stage of dealing with grief?
When lifting a patient, what body mechanic is most important?
When lifting a patient, what body mechanic is most important?
Which type of drag is NOT typically used in emergency situations?
Which type of drag is NOT typically used in emergency situations?
What is the term for the set of rules, regulations, and laws that designate how you legally function as an EMT?
What is the term for the set of rules, regulations, and laws that designate how you legally function as an EMT?
What is the longest and strongest bone in the human body?
What is the longest and strongest bone in the human body?
What type of vessels carry blood away from the heart?
What type of vessels carry blood away from the heart?
Which component of blood is responsible for fighting infections and devouring bacteria?
Which component of blood is responsible for fighting infections and devouring bacteria?
What is the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurring in?
What is the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurring in?
What is the Left Ventricle?
What is the Left Ventricle?
What is the correct order of the divisions of the spinal cord from top to bottom?
What is the correct order of the divisions of the spinal cord from top to bottom?
What are the inferior chambers of the heart?
What are the inferior chambers of the heart?
What is NOT a component of the pelvic girdle?
What is NOT a component of the pelvic girdle?
Where does the exchange of gases, nutrients, and waste products occur?
Where does the exchange of gases, nutrients, and waste products occur?
What is the compression to breath ratio for two-person BLS CPR on a child?
What is the compression to breath ratio for two-person BLS CPR on a child?
What does the 'P' in the SAMPLE acronym stand for?
What does the 'P' in the SAMPLE acronym stand for?
What is the normal respiratory rate for an infant?
What is the normal respiratory rate for an infant?
What is the term for a wave of pressure that can be felt in the arteries when the heart contracts?
What is the term for a wave of pressure that can be felt in the arteries when the heart contracts?
Which of the following is a sign?
Which of the following is a sign?
How often should you reassess an unstable patient?
How often should you reassess an unstable patient?
What is the acronym used to assess a patient's pupils?
What is the acronym used to assess a patient's pupils?
When assessing a trauma patient, where do you start the secondary assessment?
When assessing a trauma patient, where do you start the secondary assessment?
What medical prefix means 'above normal'?
What medical prefix means 'above normal'?
Which type of tissue connects bone to bone?
Which type of tissue connects bone to bone?
What is the mechanical process of moving air in and out of the body?
What is the mechanical process of moving air in and out of the body?
Which component of blood is responsible for fighting infections and devouring bacteria?
Which component of blood is responsible for fighting infections and devouring bacteria?
What is the definition of a poison?
What is the definition of a poison?
During the primary assessment, what should you determine?
During the primary assessment, what should you determine?
Which of the following is NOT a route by which a poison can enter the body?
Which of the following is NOT a route by which a poison can enter the body?
What will the scene size-up and general impression of the patient MOST likely help you with?
What will the scene size-up and general impression of the patient MOST likely help you with?
When opening the airway of an unconscious injured patient, what should you use?
When opening the airway of an unconscious injured patient, what should you use?
What is red skin color indicative of?
What is red skin color indicative of?
What should you suspect if a patient presents with yellow skin color?
What should you suspect if a patient presents with yellow skin color?
What principle allows you to begin care on an unresponsive patient?
What principle allows you to begin care on an unresponsive patient?
What is the measurement from the earlobe to the nostril?
What is the measurement from the earlobe to the nostril?
What is the respiratory rate of a child in minutes?
What is the respiratory rate of a child in minutes?
What is the oxygen flow rate needed to deliver oxygen using a nonrebreather mask in liters per minute?
What is the oxygen flow rate needed to deliver oxygen using a nonrebreather mask in liters per minute?
What is the rate of chest compressions in CPR for an adult patient in compressions per minute?
What is the rate of chest compressions in CPR for an adult patient in compressions per minute?
What is the opposite of proximal?
What is the opposite of proximal?
What is the term for leaving a patient in the care of a trained paramedic after providing care?
What is the term for leaving a patient in the care of a trained paramedic after providing care?
What is an important step in managing your own stress?
What is an important step in managing your own stress?
A chronically ill patient who is experiencing denial typically:
A chronically ill patient who is experiencing denial typically:
A 77-year-old man has a history of tachycardia. What does this mean?
A 77-year-old man has a history of tachycardia. What does this mean?
When you touch an infant's cheek, they turn their head towards the side you touched. This is an example of which reflex?
When you touch an infant's cheek, they turn their head towards the side you touched. This is an example of which reflex?
Which of the following is NOT an upper airway structure?
Which of the following is NOT an upper airway structure?
In contrast to veins, arteries:
In contrast to veins, arteries:
When inserting an airway, what direction should the bevel face?
When inserting an airway, what direction should the bevel face?
What is NOT an example of adequate COVER?
What is NOT an example of adequate COVER?
Where is the appropriate landmark for performing abdominal thrusts on a conscious patient with a severe airway obstruction?
Where is the appropriate landmark for performing abdominal thrusts on a conscious patient with a severe airway obstruction?
What determines the proper oxygen flow rate?
What determines the proper oxygen flow rate?
What should you coat the airway with before insertion?
What should you coat the airway with before insertion?
What is the function of the right atrium?
What is the function of the right atrium?
What percentage of a patient's total blood volume is plasma?
What percentage of a patient's total blood volume is plasma?
What is responsible for blood clotting?
What is responsible for blood clotting?
Where does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occur?
Where does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occur?
What is the term for the fluid component of the blood?
What is the term for the fluid component of the blood?
What generates a pulse?
What generates a pulse?
During the primary assessment, what should you do?
During the primary assessment, what should you do?
What does the scene size-up and general impression of the patient help you do?
What does the scene size-up and general impression of the patient help you do?
When opening the airway of an unconscious injured patient, what should you use?
When opening the airway of an unconscious injured patient, what should you use?
What does a red skin color indicate?
What does a red skin color indicate?
What should you suspect if a patient presents with yellow skin color?
What should you suspect if a patient presents with yellow skin color?
What principle allows you to begin care on an unresponsive patient?
What principle allows you to begin care on an unresponsive patient?
What is the term for the inhalation of vomitus or other secretions into the lungs?
What is the term for the inhalation of vomitus or other secretions into the lungs?
What should a patient's pupil do when a light is shone into it?
What should a patient's pupil do when a light is shone into it?
What is characteristic of rapid, shallow respirations?
What is characteristic of rapid, shallow respirations?
How would you describe a pulse that is present but not easily detected?
How would you describe a pulse that is present but not easily detected?
When should you be most suspicious of an abdominal injury?
When should you be most suspicious of an abdominal injury?
What is the most common cause of seizures in infants and young children?
What is the most common cause of seizures in infants and young children?
When treating a patient who is actively seizing, your focus should be on:
When treating a patient who is actively seizing, your focus should be on:
Immediately following a seizure, the patient is often:
Immediately following a seizure, the patient is often:
Atherosclerosis is MOST accurately defined as:
Atherosclerosis is MOST accurately defined as:
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is caused by:
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is caused by:
Emphysema is caused by:
Emphysema is caused by:
The Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale assesses:
The Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale assesses:
What is the medical prefix that means 'above normal'?
What is the medical prefix that means 'above normal'?
Which type of tissue connects bone to bone?
Which type of tissue connects bone to bone?
What is the mechanical process of moving air in and out of the body?
What is the mechanical process of moving air in and out of the body?
What type of vessel carries blood away from the heart?
What type of vessel carries blood away from the heart?
Which component of blood fights infections and devours bacteria?
Which component of blood fights infections and devours bacteria?
How does activated charcoal work?
How does activated charcoal work?
What is the term for the inhalation of vomitus or other secretions into the lungs?
What is the term for the inhalation of vomitus or other secretions into the lungs?
When a light is shone into a patient's pupil, the pupil should:
When a light is shone into a patient's pupil, the pupil should:
What is characteristic of rapid, shallow respirations?
What is characteristic of rapid, shallow respirations?
How would you describe a pulse that is present but not easily detected?
How would you describe a pulse that is present but not easily detected?
What is the most common cause of seizures in infants and young children?
What is the most common cause of seizures in infants and young children?
When should you be MOST suspicious of an abdominal injury?
When should you be MOST suspicious of an abdominal injury?
All of the following are signs of obvious death, EXCEPT:
All of the following are signs of obvious death, EXCEPT:
If a cardiac arrest patient is found in a bed, you should:
If a cardiac arrest patient is found in a bed, you should:
Chest compressions should be performed at a rate of:
Chest compressions should be performed at a rate of:
An important step in managing your own stress is the ability to:
An important step in managing your own stress is the ability to:
A child is MOST accurately defined as a person who:
A child is MOST accurately defined as a person who:
A patient with a history of tachycardia has a history of which of the following?
A patient with a history of tachycardia has a history of which of the following?
When performing two-rescuer CPR on an infant or child, you should:
When performing two-rescuer CPR on an infant or child, you should:
Which of the following is NOT an upper airway structure?
Which of the following is NOT an upper airway structure?
Which of the following statements regarding two-rescuer adult CPR is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding two-rescuer adult CPR is correct?
In contrast to veins, arteries:
In contrast to veins, arteries:
The spine contains _____ vertebrae.
The spine contains _____ vertebrae.
Potential causes of seizures include all of the following, EXCEPT:
Potential causes of seizures include all of the following, EXCEPT:
If a patient is actively seizing, what should your treatment focus on?
If a patient is actively seizing, what should your treatment focus on?
Immediately following a seizure, the patient is often:
Immediately following a seizure, the patient is often:
Atherosclerosis is MOST accurately defined as:
Atherosclerosis is MOST accurately defined as:
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is caused by:
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is caused by:
Emphysema is caused by:
Emphysema is caused by:
The Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale is a tool that assesses:
The Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale is a tool that assesses:
When inserting an airway, what direction should the bevel face?
When inserting an airway, what direction should the bevel face?
Which of the following is NOT an example of adequate COVER?
Which of the following is NOT an example of adequate COVER?
Where is the appropriate landmark for performing abdominal thrusts on a conscious patient with a severe airway obstruction?
Where is the appropriate landmark for performing abdominal thrusts on a conscious patient with a severe airway obstruction?
What determines the proper oxygen flow rate?
What determines the proper oxygen flow rate?
What should be coated with a petroleum-based lubricant prior to insertion?
What should be coated with a petroleum-based lubricant prior to insertion?
Which component is NOT part of the circulatory system?
Which component is NOT part of the circulatory system?
At what level does oxygen pass from the blood cells into the cells of body tissues?
At what level does oxygen pass from the blood cells into the cells of body tissues?
What percentage of a patient's total blood volume is plasma?
What percentage of a patient's total blood volume is plasma?
What is responsible for blood clotting?
What is responsible for blood clotting?
What generates a pulse?
What generates a pulse?
What is the function of the right atrium?
What is the function of the right atrium?
What is the primary reason for switching roles every 2 minutes during a rescue?
What is the primary reason for switching roles every 2 minutes during a rescue?
If the AED advises 'no shock,' what should you do next?
If the AED advises 'no shock,' what should you do next?
In which situation should the AED NOT be applied?
In which situation should the AED NOT be applied?
Which of the following signs indicates that a patient is obviously deceased?
Which of the following signs indicates that a patient is obviously deceased?
If you find a cardiac arrest patient in a bed, what should you do?
If you find a cardiac arrest patient in a bed, what should you do?
What is the primary purpose of identifying potential exit routes at an emergency scene?
What is the primary purpose of identifying potential exit routes at an emergency scene?
What is NOT a component of the patient assessment sequence?
What is NOT a component of the patient assessment sequence?
What is the correct chest compression rate for an adult?
What is the correct chest compression rate for an adult?
How is a child defined in a CPR context?
How is a child defined in a CPR context?
What is the basis of treatment rendered to a patient in assessment-based care?
What is the basis of treatment rendered to a patient in assessment-based care?
When performing two-rescuer CPR on an infant or child, what is the correct sequence?
When performing two-rescuer CPR on an infant or child, what is the correct sequence?
What is a key guideline for two-rescuer adult CPR?
What is a key guideline for two-rescuer adult CPR?
What should be the primary focus of your treatment when a patient is actively seizing?
What should be the primary focus of your treatment when a patient is actively seizing?
What is the patient's typical state immediately following a seizure?
What is the patient's typical state immediately following a seizure?
What is atherosclerosis most accurately defined as?
What is atherosclerosis most accurately defined as?
What is NOT a type of Advanced Directive?
What is NOT a type of Advanced Directive?
What is the primary cause of congestive heart failure (CHF)?
What is the primary cause of congestive heart failure (CHF)?
What is the purpose of the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale?
What is the purpose of the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale?
When inserting an airway, what direction should the bevel face?
When inserting an airway, what direction should the bevel face?
What is NOT an adequate form of COVER?
What is NOT an adequate form of COVER?
Where is the appropriate landmark for performing abdominal thrusts on a conscious patient with a severe airway obstruction?
Where is the appropriate landmark for performing abdominal thrusts on a conscious patient with a severe airway obstruction?
What determines the proper oxygen flow rate?
What determines the proper oxygen flow rate?
What should you coat the airway with before insertion?
What should you coat the airway with before insertion?
What is known as the grating of bone ends rubbing together?
What is known as the grating of bone ends rubbing together?
What type of wound would be described as a large flap of skin being removed?
What type of wound would be described as a large flap of skin being removed?
What is the liquid that surrounds the brain in the skull?
What is the liquid that surrounds the brain in the skull?
Which part of the vertebrae system bears the weight of the head?
Which part of the vertebrae system bears the weight of the head?
How many vertebrae are in the spine?
How many vertebrae are in the spine?
What is the term for the expansion of the chest and the diaphragm dropping?
What is the term for the expansion of the chest and the diaphragm dropping?
During which step of the patient assessment would you evaluate a patient's ABCs?
During which step of the patient assessment would you evaluate a patient's ABCs?
What is the term for the consistent delivery of adequate oxygen to the cells?
What is the term for the consistent delivery of adequate oxygen to the cells?
What type of bleed is characterized by bright red, oxygenated blood spurting from the wound?
What type of bleed is characterized by bright red, oxygenated blood spurting from the wound?
What is the primary function of the diaphragm?
What is the primary function of the diaphragm?
What would you do first when approaching a patient who has been shot in the upper arm and is bleeding massively?
What would you do first when approaching a patient who has been shot in the upper arm and is bleeding massively?
What would you do first when approaching a 14-year-old who has fallen from a 30-foot balcony and is unconscious with an open tibia-fibula fracture?
What would you do first when approaching a 14-year-old who has fallen from a 30-foot balcony and is unconscious with an open tibia-fibula fracture?
How many vertebrae are in the thoracic region?
How many vertebrae are in the thoracic region?
What is the term for the bony structure that houses the eye?
What is the term for the bony structure that houses the eye?
What is the term for bruising behind the ears?
What is the term for bruising behind the ears?
What occurs when muscles and tendons are overworked or stretched and extended beyond their normal range of motion?
What occurs when muscles and tendons are overworked or stretched and extended beyond their normal range of motion?
What is the first stage of hypothermia?
What is the first stage of hypothermia?
Which organ provides nourishment and oxygen to the fetus from the mother's blood?
Which organ provides nourishment and oxygen to the fetus from the mother's blood?
What percentage of the time does an ectopic pregnancy occur when the fertilized egg implants in the fallopian tube?
What percentage of the time does an ectopic pregnancy occur when the fertilized egg implants in the fallopian tube?
How far away from the infant should the first clamp be placed on the umbilical cord before it is cut?
How far away from the infant should the first clamp be placed on the umbilical cord before it is cut?
What does PAT stand for in the context of EMS assessment?
What does PAT stand for in the context of EMS assessment?
Which of the following is a sign of an upper airway constriction or blockage?
Which of the following is a sign of an upper airway constriction or blockage?
When communicating with an elderly patient, what is the most effective way?
When communicating with an elderly patient, what is the most effective way?
What is unique about the tracheas of infants and small children compared to adults?
What is unique about the tracheas of infants and small children compared to adults?
What can a handshake help EMS identify when coming into contact with a patient?
What can a handshake help EMS identify when coming into contact with a patient?
What is the most common respiratory problem in the elderly?
What is the most common respiratory problem in the elderly?
A patient with diabetes may use a device to help regulate their blood glucose levels. What is this device called?
A patient with diabetes may use a device to help regulate their blood glucose levels. What is this device called?
What is the term for a surgical opening in the neck through which a breathing tube is placed?
What is the term for a surgical opening in the neck through which a breathing tube is placed?
What type of device provides positive pressure ventilations via a tracheostomy tube?
What type of device provides positive pressure ventilations via a tracheostomy tube?
When should you evaluate a patient's ABC's?
When should you evaluate a patient's ABC's?
Which type of bleeding is indicated by bright red, oxygenated blood spurting from the wound as the heart beats?
Which type of bleeding is indicated by bright red, oxygenated blood spurting from the wound as the heart beats?
Which part of the vertebrae system bears the weight of the head?
Which part of the vertebrae system bears the weight of the head?
What is the term for the consistent delivery of adequate oxygen to the cells?
What is the term for the consistent delivery of adequate oxygen to the cells?
What is the first step in caring for a 14-year-old patient who is unconscious with an open tibia-fibula fracture that is bleeding moderately?
What is the first step in caring for a 14-year-old patient who is unconscious with an open tibia-fibula fracture that is bleeding moderately?
What is the liquid that surrounds the brain in the skull?
What is the liquid that surrounds the brain in the skull?
What is the term for the grating of bone ends rubbing together?
What is the term for the grating of bone ends rubbing together?
What is the muscle that draws air into and pushes air out of the lungs?
What is the muscle that draws air into and pushes air out of the lungs?
What type of wound occurs when a large flap of skin is removed?
What type of wound occurs when a large flap of skin is removed?
What is the first step in caring for a 26-year-old patient who has been shot in the upper arm and is bleeding massively?
What is the first step in caring for a 26-year-old patient who has been shot in the upper arm and is bleeding massively?
How many vertebrae are in the human spine?
How many vertebrae are in the human spine?
How many vertebrae are in the thoracic region?
How many vertebrae are in the thoracic region?
What type of burn is characterized by damage to the epidermis?
What type of burn is characterized by damage to the epidermis?
What is the bony structure that houses the eye?
What is the bony structure that houses the eye?
What is the term for bruising behind the ears?
What is the term for bruising behind the ears?
What occurs when muscles and tendons are overworked or stretched beyond their normal range of motion?
What occurs when muscles and tendons are overworked or stretched beyond their normal range of motion?
What is the first stage of hypothermia?
What is the first stage of hypothermia?
What is the organ that contains the developing fetus?
What is the organ that contains the developing fetus?
What is the correct placement of the first clamp on the umbilical cord before it is cut?
What is the correct placement of the first clamp on the umbilical cord before it is cut?
What is unique about the proportion of certain body parts in infants and small children compared to adults?
What is unique about the proportion of certain body parts in infants and small children compared to adults?
What does PAT stand for in the context of pediatric assessment?
What does PAT stand for in the context of pediatric assessment?
Which of the following is NOT assessed during the PAT?
Which of the following is NOT assessed during the PAT?
What is usually noticed audibly by a high-pitched sound in a patient?
What is usually noticed audibly by a high-pitched sound in a patient?
What is the most effective way to communicate with an elderly patient?
What is the most effective way to communicate with an elderly patient?
When coming into contact with a patient, a handshake can help EMS identify:
When coming into contact with a patient, a handshake can help EMS identify:
Which respiratory problem is the most common in the elderly?
Which respiratory problem is the most common in the elderly?
A patient with diabetes may have a(n) _________ to help regulate blood glucose levels.
A patient with diabetes may have a(n) _________ to help regulate blood glucose levels.
Your patient suffered a spinal cord injury and now has a surgical opening in his neck through which a breathing tube was placed. You know this to be a:
Your patient suffered a spinal cord injury and now has a surgical opening in his neck through which a breathing tube was placed. You know this to be a:
A mechanical device that provides positive pressure ventilations via a tracheostomy tube is a(n):
A mechanical device that provides positive pressure ventilations via a tracheostomy tube is a(n):
When would you evaluate a patient's ABC's?
When would you evaluate a patient's ABC's?
What type of bleed is characterized by bright red, oxygenated blood spurting from the wound?
What type of bleed is characterized by bright red, oxygenated blood spurting from the wound?
What is the term for the consistent delivery of adequate oxygen to the cells?
What is the term for the consistent delivery of adequate oxygen to the cells?
What is the first action to take when approaching a patient who has been shot in the upper arm and is bleeding massively?
What is the first action to take when approaching a patient who has been shot in the upper arm and is bleeding massively?
What is the first action to take when approaching an unconscious patient who has fallen from a 30-foot balcony?
What is the first action to take when approaching an unconscious patient who has fallen from a 30-foot balcony?
What is the function of the diaphragm?
What is the function of the diaphragm?
What is the number of vertebrae in the thoracic region?
What is the number of vertebrae in the thoracic region?
What is the term for the bony structure that houses the eye?
What is the term for the bony structure that houses the eye?
What is Battle sign?
What is Battle sign?
What occurs when muscles and tendons are overworked or stretched beyond their normal range of motion?
What occurs when muscles and tendons are overworked or stretched beyond their normal range of motion?
What is the first stage of hypothermia?
What is the first stage of hypothermia?
Which organ contains the developing fetus?
Which organ contains the developing fetus?
What is the term for the grating of bone ends rubbing together?
What is the term for the grating of bone ends rubbing together?
What type of wound would a large flap of skin being removed from the leg be described as?
What type of wound would a large flap of skin being removed from the leg be described as?
What is the percentage of the body that 2nd degree burns on both the posterior and anterior trunk would cover?
What is the percentage of the body that 2nd degree burns on both the posterior and anterior trunk would cover?
What is the liquid that surrounds the brain in the skull?
What is the liquid that surrounds the brain in the skull?
Which part of the vertebrae system bears the weight of the head?
Which part of the vertebrae system bears the weight of the head?
How many vertebrae are in the human spine?
How many vertebrae are in the human spine?
What is the maximum volume of an ectopic pregnancy implantation site?
What is the maximum volume of an ectopic pregnancy implantation site?
How far away from the infant should the first clamp be placed on the umbilical cord before it is cut?
How far away from the infant should the first clamp be placed on the umbilical cord before it is cut?
What is a characteristic of infants and small children compared to adults?
What is a characteristic of infants and small children compared to adults?
What should you avoid when dealing with children younger than 10?
What should you avoid when dealing with children younger than 10?
What does the PAT stand for?
What does the PAT stand for?
What is a sign of an upper airway constriction or blockage?
What is a sign of an upper airway constriction or blockage?
What can a handshake help EMS identify when coming into contact with a patient?
What can a handshake help EMS identify when coming into contact with a patient?
Which respiratory problem is the most common in the elderly?
Which respiratory problem is the most common in the elderly?
A patient with diabetes may have a device to help regulate blood glucose levels, which is called a(n) _______.
A patient with diabetes may have a device to help regulate blood glucose levels, which is called a(n) _______.
A patient with a surgical opening in the neck through which a breathing tube was placed has a(n) _______.
A patient with a surgical opening in the neck through which a breathing tube was placed has a(n) _______.
A mechanical device that provides positive pressure ventilations via a tracheostomy tube is a(n) _______.
A mechanical device that provides positive pressure ventilations via a tracheostomy tube is a(n) _______.
