EMT Final Exam 2022[Answered](Actual test graded A+)

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 Patients that are apneic and have weak pulses that are pulled from cold water with unknown submersion time should be provided rescue breathing, remove his wet clothing, immobilize his entire spi... ne, keep him warm, and transport carefully.  Patients that are hypotensive and have bilateral femur fracture; their legs should be bound together on the backboard, kept warm, and transported immediately.  Patients that are kicked or punched in the abdomen, have stable vital signs, and do not have any c-spine injuries should be transported in the position you find them (aka: position of comfort).  Suction the oropharynx for 15 seconds maximum.  When one eye is injured, cover both eyes to minimize movement and damage to the injured eye.  Patients in anaphylactic shock should be administered a dose of epinephrine with an auto-injector, record the time of the injection, and transport immediately.  When a patient becomes unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic during transport, you should stop the ambulance, begin CPR, and attach the AED as soon as possible.  If a metal object such as a bicycle kickstand impales a patient, it would be best to unbolt the kickstand from the bike frame and stabilize it with bulky dressings.  The palm of the patient's hand is equal to one percent of his or her total BSA when estimating a patient’s burns.  After birth, it is important to thoroughly dry and warm a newborn.  You should assess for breathing and a pulse after establishing that an adult patient is unresponsive.  All information recorded on a PCR is confidential according to HIPAA  An aneurysm is area of swelling or enlargement in a weakened arterial wall.  An effective team leader should help the team accomplish goals. [Show More]

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