The mother of a 5-year-old female states that her daughter has been "sick" with a sore throat and fever for several days. The mother became concerned tonight and called 911 because the child was "making funny noises" and could not breathe. Your assessment reveals a lethargic, well-developed child sitting upright and with high-pitched tracheal noises when she breathes. Of the following, what is
the priority action?
A) Placing an oropharyngeal airway
B) Administering supplemental oxygen
C) Inspecting the airway with a tongue depressor
D) Performing abdominal thrusts
B
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A 250mL IV bag contains 400 mcg of dopamine. If the bag is infused over 8 hours, how much drug will be administered per hour?
A) 0.625 mcg B) 1.6 mcg C) 8 mcg D) 50 mcg
Death and dying are not a concern for individuals in late adulthood
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What is the appropriate treatment regimen for a suspected hemothorax?
a. ventilation, needle decompression, IV fluid wide open b. intubation, stabilization of the chest wall, manage shock c. oxygen, IV fluids to maintain a peripheral pulse, transport d. IV fluids to increase output, cardiac monitor, pericardiocentesis
The ____ delineated the 15 aspects of an EMS system that needed improvement including education (both public as well as provider), improved communications (including public access), and system evaluation but offered little money to help make those improvements.
A. EMS Act of 1955 B. EMT Act of 1973 C. EMS Act of 1973 D. EMT Act of 1975