Emt Fisdap Readiness Exam #1

Signs and symptoms of a nontraumatic brain injury may be similar to those of {Ans: hypoglycemia}Extinguish burning clothing {Ans: You arrive at a campsite where there has been an explosion. Your patients clothing is still burning, and she is gasping for air. You should}An 86 year old male has a laceration on his forehead and complains of chest pain. He states that he fell and hit his head. Which of the following questions should you ask? "Do you take any medications?" "What happened just before you fell?" "Does your head hurt worse than your chest?" "Have you had chest pain before?" {Ans: "What happened just before you fell?"}A seven year old child has been ejected from a vehicle. You should {Ans: Perform a rapid trauma assessment}Stand in front of the pt and instruct him not to move {Ans: Your pt has crashed his car and you are unable to gain access. How should you protect his cervical spine}Obtain a complete SAMPLE history {Ans: An 80 year old male complains of shortness of breath. Vitals signs are BP 156/88, P 132, R 24, with crackles, Spo2 93%. You should}A 13 year old male has a