Gasses that displace oxygen, such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen, are examples of _____ asphyxiants.
a. Simple
b. Terminal
c. General
d. Chemical
Answer: a. Simple
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Which of the following best describes why the occupants of a vehicle moving at 50 miles per hour will be injured when the vehicle strikes a tree, but not when it brakes to a stop?
A) Braking allows the kinetic energy to be absorbed evenly into the frame of the vehicle, rather than concentrating it at the point of impact. B) The energy gradually dissipates as heat due to the friction of braking, rather than transferring to the vehicle and its occupants. C) The inertia of the tree increases the kinetic energy transmitted to the occupants by a factor of 10. D) None of the above describes why.
You have been called for a male worker complaining of arm pain. On scene the 31-year-old patient states that his arm was crushed between two heavy boxes. There was minimal pain at that time, but now his right forearm is swollen and painful, especially with movement. He also states that the arm and fingers feel like they are "asleep." You note decreased strength to the arm and a radial pulse that
is weak when compared to the left. There is no deformity to the arm and the skin is intact, although hard on palpation. Vital signs are pulse 88, respiration 18, and blood pressure 134/76 mmHg. Given these assessment findings, the EMT should be suspicious of: A) compartment syndrome. B) fracture. C) hemorrhagic shock. D) stroke.
The last step of troubleshooting is ____.
A. generation B. confirmation C. determination D. identification
All filing equipment must be ________ to protect the confidentiality of medical records.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).