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What is the primary responsibility of an EMT when arriving on the scene?
What is the primary responsibility of an EMT when arriving on the scene?
- To assume responsibility for the assessment and care of the patient (correct)
- To notify the hospital of the patient's condition
- To assist other responders with patient care
- To secure the scene for emergency responders
What is considered Protected Health Information (PHI) by HIPAA?
What is considered Protected Health Information (PHI) by HIPAA?
- Patient information shared with emergency responders
- Any information obtained during medical treatment (correct)
- Only patient information disclosed in public
- Information about a patient's medical history
When is an EMT not legally obligated to act in an emergency?
When is an EMT not legally obligated to act in an emergency?
- When observing an accident happen while off duty (correct)
- When responding to a call
- When on duty
- When the patient refuses care
What is the purpose of the Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA)?
What is the purpose of the Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA)?
What is the process of loading oxygen molecules onto hemoglobin molecules in the bloodstream?
What is the process of loading oxygen molecules onto hemoglobin molecules in the bloodstream?
What is the lower airway comprised of?
What is the lower airway comprised of?
Which type of shock is characterized by damage to the spinal cord, resulting in loss of control to the musculature and vessels below the injury site?
Which type of shock is characterized by damage to the spinal cord, resulting in loss of control to the musculature and vessels below the injury site?
What is the term for the collection of fluid between the pericardial sac and the myocardium?
What is the term for the collection of fluid between the pericardial sac and the myocardium?
Which type of shock is caused by a severe allergic reaction, such as from stings, injections, or ingestion?
Which type of shock is caused by a severe allergic reaction, such as from stings, injections, or ingestion?
What is the term for the early stage of shock when the body can compensate for blood loss, characterized by high HR, high RR, and high BP?
What is the term for the early stage of shock when the body can compensate for blood loss, characterized by high HR, high RR, and high BP?
Which type of shock is caused by an inadequate amount of fluid in the circulatory system, and can be further classified into hemorrhagic and non-hemorrhagic?
Which type of shock is caused by an inadequate amount of fluid in the circulatory system, and can be further classified into hemorrhagic and non-hemorrhagic?
What is the term for the presence of abnormally large amounts of fluid between cells in body tissue, which can occur in cardiogenic shock?
What is the term for the presence of abnormally large amounts of fluid between cells in body tissue, which can occur in cardiogenic shock?
What is the recommended dosage of epinephrine for pediatric patients suffering from anaphylactic shock?
What is the recommended dosage of epinephrine for pediatric patients suffering from anaphylactic shock?
What is the normal respiratory rate for an infant?
What is the normal respiratory rate for an infant?
What is the primary indication for administration of naloxone?
What is the primary indication for administration of naloxone?
What is the recommended dosage of aspirin for adults?
What is the recommended dosage of aspirin for adults?
What is the primary action of albuterol?
What is the primary action of albuterol?
What is the normal blood pressure range for an adult?
What is the normal blood pressure range for an adult?
What is the primary indication for administration of oxygen?
What is the primary indication for administration of oxygen?
What is the recommended dosage of activated charcoal for treatment of poisoning?
What is the recommended dosage of activated charcoal for treatment of poisoning?
What is the primary action of diphenhydramine?
What is the primary action of diphenhydramine?
What is the normal capillary refill time?
What is the normal capillary refill time?
What is the primary indication for administration of oral glucose?
What is the primary indication for administration of oral glucose?
What is the normal blood pressure range for an adolescent?
What is the normal blood pressure range for an adolescent?
What is the primary action of epinephrine?
What is the primary action of epinephrine?
What is the recommended dosage of acetaminophen for pediatric patients?
What is the recommended dosage of acetaminophen for pediatric patients?
What is the primary indication for administration of nitroglycerin?
What is the primary indication for administration of nitroglycerin?
What is the normal respiratory rate for a preschooler?
What is the normal respiratory rate for a preschooler?
What is the primary action of aspirin?
What is the primary action of aspirin?
What is the primary indication for administration of albuterol?
What is the primary indication for administration of albuterol?
What is the normal capillary refill time?
What is the normal capillary refill time?
What is the primary indication for administration of naloxone?
What is the primary indication for administration of naloxone?
What is the primary cause of tissue death in impaired perfusion?
What is the primary cause of tissue death in impaired perfusion?
Which type of shock is characterized by widespread dilation of small arterioles and venules?
Which type of shock is characterized by widespread dilation of small arterioles and venules?
What is the term for the late stage of shock when blood pressure is falling and mental status is declining?
What is the term for the late stage of shock when blood pressure is falling and mental status is declining?
What is the primary cause of septic shock?
What is the primary cause of septic shock?
Which type of shock is characterized by a sudden reaction of the nervous system, resulting in temporary vasodilation?
Which type of shock is characterized by a sudden reaction of the nervous system, resulting in temporary vasodilation?
What is the term for the collection of fluid between the pericardial sac and the myocardium?
What is the term for the collection of fluid between the pericardial sac and the myocardium?
Which type of shock is characterized by an obstruction that prevents adequate blood flow?
Which type of shock is characterized by an obstruction that prevents adequate blood flow?
What is the primary cause of cardiac tamponade?
What is the primary cause of cardiac tamponade?
Which type of shock is characterized by a severe allergic reaction, such as from stings or injections?
Which type of shock is characterized by a severe allergic reaction, such as from stings or injections?
What is the term for the condition in which there is an inadequate amount of fluid in the circulatory system, leading to inadequate perfusion?
What is the term for the condition in which there is an inadequate amount of fluid in the circulatory system, leading to inadequate perfusion?
What is the primary responsibility of an EMT when arriving on scene?
What is the primary responsibility of an EMT when arriving on scene?
What is the purpose of the Upper Airway?
What is the purpose of the Upper Airway?
What is the duty of an EMT in relation to Protected Health Information (PHI)?
What is the duty of an EMT in relation to Protected Health Information (PHI)?
What is the responsibility of an EMT based on function?
What is the responsibility of an EMT based on function?
What is the Lower Airway comprised of?
What is the Lower Airway comprised of?
What is the purpose of the Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA)?
What is the purpose of the Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA)?
What is the responsibility of an EMT when responding to an emergency call?
What is the responsibility of an EMT when responding to an emergency call?
What is the difference between ventilation and oxygenation?
What is the difference between ventilation and oxygenation?
What is the relationship between HIPAA and Protected Health Information (PHI)?
What is the relationship between HIPAA and Protected Health Information (PHI)?
What is the responsibility of an EMT in relation to patient care?
What is the responsibility of an EMT in relation to patient care?
