West Coast Emt Block 3 |220 Questions| With Correct Answers.

Patients who have experienced even minor-appearing head injuries should be suspected of having a brain injury, especially if they: A: have minor abrasions to the head area B: are taking blood-thinning medications C: have a history of Alzheimer disease D: do not have deformities to the skull {Ans: B: are taking blood-thinning medications}An EMT's primary responsibility to the patient who has been poisoned is to: A: administer the appropriate antidote B: contact poison control immediately C: administer 25 g of activated charcoal D: recognize that a poisoning occurred {Ans: D: recognize that a poisoning occurred}Which of the following clinical signs is MOST suggestive of a ruptured aneurysm: A: Confusion and weakness B: Unilateral hemiparesis C: Sudden, severe headache D: Nasal discharge of blood {Ans: C: Sudden, severe headache}Which of the following negative effects of anaphylaxis will be the MOST rapidly fatal if not treated immediately: A: Upper airway swelling B: Diffuse urticaria C: Severe hypotension D: Systemic vasodilation {Ans: A: Upper airway swelling}An obese person is __________ over ideal weight: A: 15% or more B: 30% or more C: 50% or more D: 10% or more {Ans: B: 30% or more}A pregnant trauma patient might