Which of the following is the first priority when caring for multiple injuries?
A. Administer pain medications
B. Immobilize any fractures
C. Stop the bleeding
D. Notify family members
E. Assess the CABs
Answer: E
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You have begun transcutaneous pacing of a 52-year-old male who is in third-degree heart block. He was initially unresponsive to all stimuli, with a pulse of 32, blood pressure 60 by palpation, and a respiratory rate of 12. Which of the following is least helpful when determining the effectiveness of transcutaneous pacing?
A) Evidence of mechanical capture B) Increased level of consciousness C) Evidence of electrical capture D) Increased blood pressure
EMS providers may have difficulty moving to other states to work because licensure requirements are different. Which of the following would be the BEST solution to maintain the highest standard of care?
A) Loosen all licensure requirements B) Have all states adhere to the same standards C) Extend licensure periods to ten years D) Decrease educational requirements
Bone serves as a storage place for all of the following EXCEPT ________.
A. mineral salts B. calcium C. phosphorus D. potassium
The patient with oliguria has an order for 100 milliliters of 0.9% NS over 2 hours. The drop factor is 20 drops per milliliter. How many drops per minute should be given?
What will be an ideal response?