West Coast Emt Final Study Guide Rated A+

A. Substance abuse {Ans: Which of the following conditions is NOT categorized as a psychiatric condition? Select one: A. Substance abuse B. Alzheimer disease C. Depression D. Schizophrenia}D. Take measures to ensure the safety of yourself and others {Ans: After recognizing that an incident involves a hazardous material, you should contact the HazMat team and then: A. Not allow anyone within 25 to 50 feet of the incident B. Don standard equipment before gaining access to any patients C. Identify the chemical using the Emergency Response Guidebook D. Take measures to ensure the safety of yourself and others}C. who have experienced a head injury. {Ans: Nitroglycerin is contraindicated in patients: Select one: A. with a history of an ischemic stroke. B. who have taken up to two doses. C. who have experienced a head injury. D. with a systolic blood pressure less than 120 mm Hg.}D. Inadequate patient care was administered {Ans: In the eyes of the courts, and incomplete or untidy patient care form indicates: A. Thorough documentation was not required B. The EMT was too busy providing care to fill out the form C. Potential falsification of the patient care form D. Inadequate patient