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After performing a head-tilt chin lift maneuver to open the airway of an unresponsive patient who has a pulse, you should   suction as needed and insert an airway adjuct  
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You are dispatched to the county jail for an inmate who is "sick". when you arrive, you find the patient a 33 year old male unresponsive. His airway is patent and his respirations are rapid and shallow, Your next action should be   provide assisted ventilation  
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Upon arriving at a potentially unsafe scene you should first   ensure that you are safe  
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A patient who moves and cries out only when you pinch his or her trapezius muscle is said to be   responsive to painful stimuli  
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a decrease in blood pressure may indicate   vasodilation  
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which of the following situation or conditions warrants immediate transport   severe chest pain and cool, pale skin  
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A 50 year old male is found unconscious in his car. There were no witnesses to the event. WHen gathering medical history information for this patient, the EMT should   determine if the patient has a medical alert bracelet or wallet card  
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In the pneumonic SAMPLE, used to aid the EMT in taking a patient history, the P stands for   Medical History  
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Which of the following scenarios does NOT involve the presence of any symptoms?   A 92 year old male who is in cardia arrest  
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Structures of the lower airway include all of the following EXCEPT   the epiglottis  
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When should you ventilate a patient?   Inadequate tidal volume  
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Inhalation occurs when the   diaphragm and external intercostal muscles contract and cause a decrease in intrathoracic pressure  
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The diaphragm is innervated by the nerve, which allows it to contract.   phrenic nerve  
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You are treating a 45 year old woman who was stung by a hornet and has a rash. she tells you that she is allergic to hornets and has her own epinephrine auto-injector. she also tells you that she takes medication or hypertension. Her breath sounds do not   Begin transport to the hospital and closely monitor her condition while en route.  
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A NPA is inserted   with the bevel facing the septum if inserted into the right nare.  
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A 19 year old female is found unconscious by her roommate. your primary assessment reveals that her breathings is inadequate. As you insert an OPA she begins to gag violently. You should   remove the airway and be prepared to suction her oropharynx  
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What is the name for the receptor sites in the CNS that measure blood pH and stimulate breathing?   Chemo Receptors  
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Irregular respirations characterized by an increasing rate and depth of breathing followed by periods of apnea are called   Cheyne-Stokes respirations  
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For an adult the normal resting pulse should be between   60 and 100 beats/min  
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Which of the following statements regarding pediatric vital signs is correct?   Neonates resting heart rate is faster than an adults .  
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the leading causes of death for Neonates, Toddlers, Middle Adults, and Late Adults listed in order are   Congenital defects,Accidents, Cancer, and Heart Disease  
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Which of the following describes the Moro reflex>=>   The neonate opens his or her arms wide, spreads his or her fingers, and seems to grasp at something after being startled.  
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Which of the following are noticeable characteristics of a 10-month old infant?   Places objects in the mouth, pulls himself or herself up to standing.  
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You are assessing a 13 month old female who is running a fever and has been vomiting. While you are performing your physical examination on this child, you will MOST likely find that she   Responds to her name but is fearful of your presence.  
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At what age does seperation anxiety typically begin in infants and small children?   7 to 10 months  
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A 6th grade student notices a teacher is watching him and so picks up and disposes of some litter discarded on the ground. This student is probably experiencing   Conventional Reasoning  
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You should not attempt to lift a patient who weighs more than 250lbs with fewer than rescuers, regardless of individual strength   Four  
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You and your partner enter the residence of an elderly couple, both of whom are found unconscious in their bed. There is no evidence of trauma. As you begin your assessment you and your partner notice the smell of natural gas in the residence. Which of th   Quickly exit the residence and request the fire department to move the patients.  
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The electrical impulse of the heart normally begins at the   sinoatrial node  
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Together the right and left lungs contain _________ lobes   FIVE  
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What is the function of the Fallopian tubes?   To transport a mature egg to the uterus  
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The kidneys and pancreas are retroperitoneal organs because they   are located behind the abdominal cavity  
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The brain connects to the spinal cord through the a large opening at the base of the skull called the   Foramen magnum  
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