An intoxicated 24-year-old female has been struck by lightning and is conscious but confused. Which one of the following assessment findings should the EMT investigate first?
A) Burns to both arms
B) Irregular heartbeat
C) Deformity to the left wrist
D) Unequal pupils
B
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Common strategies that include child safety seat classes, bicycle safety training, drunk driving education programs, smoking prevention, and swimming pool safety programs fall under which public health role of EMS?
A) Health promotion B) Injury prevention C) Policy development D) Disease surveillance
Which of the following statements are true about croup? 1. Caused by viral organism 2. Most common form of airway obstruction in children aged 6 months to 6 years 3. Causes subglottic swelling and obstruction 4. Most often caused by parainfluenza virus
a. 1 and 3 only b. 2, 3, and 4 only c. 3 and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
Vaccines to prevent cervical cancer and herpes zoster (shingles) were both approved by the FDA in 2006
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which one of the following statements about the heart rhythm of ventricular fibrillation is TRUE?
A) "When a patient's heart is in ventricular fibrillation, it is unable to pump blood throughout the body." B) "The AED is designed to identify ventricular fibrillation and give a 'No shock advised' message when it is present." C) "The most effective treatment for converting ventricular fibrillation to a healthy heart rhythm is CPR." D) "Ventricular fibrillation occurs when the heart rate is so slow and weak that a pulse cannot be felt."