Emt Test Prep 136 Correctly Answered Questions Latest Update

The focused history for patients with altered mental status should include questions about a history of trauma, diabetes, seizures, and which of the following? a. heart disease b. pregnancy c. fever d. stress {Ans: c. fever Common causes of altered mental status include trauma, diabetes, seizures, and infections disease. Asking about fever helps determine if there is a history of recent infection. Focused History and Physical Examination The patient may be en route to the hospital when this part of the assessment is being conducted. The EMT should be focused on the region of the body that is most likely responsible for the current condition of the patient. The SAMPLE history method should be used. It may be performed simultaneously with other tasks such as the physical examination or interventions. To further evaluate the patient's problem as defined by signs, symptoms, and events, the EMT should use the mnemonic OPQRST: O - Onset, when did it start? P - Provocation, what made it worse? Q - Quality, how does it feel? R - Radiation, does it move? S - Severity, how bad is it? T - Time, how long does it last? When taking a history, use an open-ended