You are dispatched to a convenience store, where the clerk sustained a laceration to the side of his neck during a robbery attempt. During your assessment, you note bright red blood spurting from the laceration. You should:
A. circumferentially wrap a dressing around his neck.
B. apply direct pressure below the lacerated vessel.
C. apply direct pressure above and below the wound
D. apply pressure to the closest arterial pressure point.
Answer: C. apply direct pressure above and below the wound
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________ All internal office problems and your opinions should be clearly documented in the patient's chart
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
You are reporting to the dispatch center that you are 10-10. After a couple of minutes, the dispatcher calls you and asks if your received her message. You respond that you told her that you were 10-10 en route to the scene. She states that she thought you said you were 10-2. Which of the following is TRUE regarding this exchange?
A) The dispatcher should listen more carefully. B) Radio codes can sometimes be misunderstood. C) The numbers should be spelled out. D) It is not your fault that the dispatcher cannot hear.
Which one of the following should cause you to suspect a serious or potentially serious condition?
A) A patient states she has had diarrhea since early in the morning. B) A patient with a history of arthritis states his knees hurt so badly he can hardly walk. C) A patient states a 3-inch cut on the palm of her hand happened when a glass she was washing broke. D) A patient is sweating heavily, and seems agitated when you try to ask him questions.
A 23-year-old roofer has fallen 20 feet from the roof of a house into shrubs below. Aside from superficial abrasions and complaint of soreness, you detect no obvious injuries. Consequently, the patient states that as long as his legs are not broken, he does not see the need to go to the hospital. As a knowledgeable AEMT, your BEST response would be:
A) "Since this is a work-related injury, you should really be evaluated in the hospital. Workers' comp may not cover you if you do not." B) "Although you feel okay now, you will most likely be sore later on. Why don't we go to the hospital and ask about some medications for pain?" C) "Since you did not lose consciousness, I feel better about having you refuse. Just keep an eye on your feet and watch for swelling." D) "From a fall of this height, you may have hurt some internal organs. You really need to be examined."