Which of the laryngeal cartilages are paired?
I. Cuneiform
II. Arytenoid
III. Corniculate
IV. Cricoid
a. I, II, and IV only c. I, II, III, and IV
b. II, III, and IV only d. I, II, and III only
d. I, II, and III only
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A patient with a headache informs you that his physician has diagnosed him with cluster headaches. He states that the pain feels just like the last cluster headache that he suffered. The primary assessment reveals no life threats. His vital signs are: pulse 104, respirations 16, blood pressure 124/68 mmHg, and SpO2 at 98%. You note no neurological deficits. Based on this information, which one of
the following is indicated in the treatment of this patient? A) Massage the neck and obtain a refusal for transport if the pain is alleviated. B) Administer supplemental oxygen at 15 liters per minute. C) Place the patient on the cot and allow him to assume a position of comfort. D) Immediately transport the patient to the hospital for possible stroke.
The MAP for a patient with a BP of 120/80 is calculated as follows:
A) MAP = 120 + 1/3(120–80) = 133 mmHg B) MAP = 80 + ½(120–80) = 100 mmHg C) MAP = 120 + ½(120–80) = 140 mmHg D) MAP = 80 + 1/3(120–80) = 93 mmHg
The EMT would recognize that a 49-year-old male patient has experienced a primary seizure when his wife states:
A) "He has never had a seizure before–this is his first seizure." B) "He had seizures in the past, but they are not sure what causes them." C) "The doctors said that his seizures come from one spot in his brain." D) "His arms and legs were jerking and he would not talk to me."
EMS stands for ____.
A. emergency medical squadron B. emergency medical services C. electronic medical support D. enriched medical support