When treating a patient with chest discomfort, the EMT's primary goal is to:
A) Determine whether chest discomfort is originating from the heart
B) Recognize the possibility of cardiac compromise and provide proper emergency care
C) Provide immediate care to eliminate the chest discomfort, and then transport the patient to the hospital
D) Administer fibrinolytic drugs with the permission of medical direction
B) Recognize the possibility of cardiac compromise and provide proper emergency care
You might also like to view...
________ Civil laws are made to protect the public as a whole from the harmful acts of others
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
How much space should you allow for a signature on a letter?
A) ¾ of an inch B) One inch C) 2-3 lines of blank space D) 3-4 lines of blank space
Determine the muscle force needed to maintain an upright position for the following subject during single limb stance. Body weight = 240 lbs. Line of gravity (LoG) to rotation point on femur = 4 in. Femoral head to abductor muscle attachment = 2.5 in
a. 384 lbs. b. 320 lbs. c. 256 lbs. d. 150 lbs.
You are treating a patient who has a blood sugar level of 28 mg/dL. You have not been successful in getting IV access. You know this is a problem because:
A) a fluid bolus is needed to flush out excess ketones in the body. B) cardiac arrest from an electrolyte imbalance is very likely. C) a significant drop in blood glucose level can quickly lead to brain cell damage. D) administration of glucose is the only way to raise the blood glucose level.