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Which of the following situations require a carboxyhemoglobin level to be recorded?
Which of the following situations require a carboxyhemoglobin level to be recorded?
- Patients suffering from smoke inhalation
- Firefighters during rehab activities
- Patients with complaints of general illness or headaches
- All of the above (correct)
What is the treatment for a patient with a carboxyhemoglobin level of 5-9%?
What is the treatment for a patient with a carboxyhemoglobin level of 5-9%?
- None necessary
- 100% O2 via NRB mask (correct)
- NS
- Fluid bolus
What is the maximum baseline CO level for smokers?
What is the maximum baseline CO level for smokers?
- 4% COHb
- 3-5% COHb
- 5% COHb
- 9% COHb (correct)
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with carbon monoxide poisoning?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with carbon monoxide poisoning?
What is the recommended treatment for a patient with a carboxyhemoglobin level of 25%?
What is the recommended treatment for a patient with a carboxyhemoglobin level of 25%?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a first-degree burn?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a first-degree burn?
What is the recommended treatment for a simple pneumothorax?
What is the recommended treatment for a simple pneumothorax?
What is the primary mechanism responsible for the death of muscle cells in crush syndrome?
What is the primary mechanism responsible for the death of muscle cells in crush syndrome?
What is the maximum amount of fluid that should be infused for a patient with hypoperfusion due to trauma?
What is the maximum amount of fluid that should be infused for a patient with hypoperfusion due to trauma?
Which of the following is a possible cause of sudden cardiac death in a patient with a crush injury?
Which of the following is a possible cause of sudden cardiac death in a patient with a crush injury?
Which of the following is the recommended treatment for a patient with a crush injury and widened QRS complexes on ECG?
Which of the following is the recommended treatment for a patient with a crush injury and widened QRS complexes on ECG?
Which of the following is NOT an indication for spinal motion restriction (SMR) in a patient with a positive spinal injury?
Which of the following is NOT an indication for spinal motion restriction (SMR) in a patient with a positive spinal injury?
Which of the following is the correct dosage for Epinephrine Push Dose?
Which of the following is the correct dosage for Epinephrine Push Dose?
Which of the following is the correct procedure for transporting a patient with an embedded or impaled object in the eye?
Which of the following is the correct procedure for transporting a patient with an embedded or impaled object in the eye?
For pregnant patients that are 4 months or more pregnant, what is the recommended position during transport?
For pregnant patients that are 4 months or more pregnant, what is the recommended position during transport?
Which of the following is the correct treatment for a complete amputation of a finger?
Which of the following is the correct treatment for a complete amputation of a finger?
What is the appropriate protocol for pain control in patients with acute pain due to fractures, burns, or other types of trauma?
What is the appropriate protocol for pain control in patients with acute pain due to fractures, burns, or other types of trauma?
