Which of the following patient statements should cause the EMT to suspect an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
A) "I have belly pain that I also feel in my back."
B) "My heart is beating so hard, you can feel it on my chest."
C) "The pain is sharp and spreads to both arms."
D) "I seem to be vomiting up some blood."
A
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a. They must be stored in a locked cabinet. b. Any losses must be reported to OSHA immediately. c. Any losses must be reported to the DEA immediately. d. The local police should be notified.
An 18-year-old female has eaten a poisonous mushroom. Medical direction has ordered you to administer activated charcoal. Immediately following administration, the patient vomits the medication. She remains alert and oriented with no current life threats to the airway, breathing, or circulation. Your next action would be to:
A) administer a glass of milk. B) place the patient supine. C) reassess and continue transport. D) re-administer the activated charcoal.
Will a dermal puncture cause pain to the patient?
A. Only dermal punctures on fingers will hurt the patient. B. Yes C. Only heelstick punctures will hurt the patient. D. No
What should be written in large red letters across encounter forms that are not to be used?
A. INVALID B. DO NOT USE C. VOID D. CANCELED