Personal qualifications are measurable abilities and skills that can be learned through education and experience.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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You respond to a residence and find a 47-year-old female who says, "My stomach hurts, and I think I might have a serious virus." Which of the following best represents the patient's chief complaint?
A) Irritable bowel syndrome B) General illness C) Virus D) Abdominal pain
You are by the side of a male patient who was deep sea diving earlier in the day. The 32-year-old informs you that he thinks he pulled a muscle in his shoulder, which has been hurting more as the day goes on. When questioned, he admits to having a headache and blurred vision. You are suspicious of decompression sickness. Which one of the following statements made by the patient would be most
significant given the situation? A) "I spent some time in a pocket of warm water." B) "I ate seafood the night before." C) "I saw a shark and came up as fast as I could." D) "I took Tylenol before the dive for a headache."
At the scene of an MCI, you are assigned to the group responsible for the initial triage of all patients. You are assigned to which group?
A) Assessment group B) Treatment group C) Triage group D) Transport group
You are on scene in a remote part of a local park, where an unresponsive female patient was found by a passing security guard. The female patient, who looks to be in her 20s, has needle tracks on her arms; an empty syringe was found nearby. You have initiated spine motion restriction precautions, inserted a nasal airway, and alerted dispatch for ALS backup. The patient is currently breathing adequately and has a blood pressure of 102/78 mmHg, a heart rate of 68 beats/min, and respirations of 12 breaths/min. While awaiting arrival of the ALS unit, which of these steps is most appropriate?
A) Administer 1 mg of Narcan either intramuscularly or subcutaneously B) Lay the patient on her side and administer one tube of oral glucose C) Repeat the reassessment and vital signs every 15 minutes D) Administer oxygen so as to maintain a pulse oximeter reading of 94% or greater