When comparing the pediatric Chain of Survival to the adult Chain of Survival, the EMT would note that the pediatric version differs in which way?
A) Emphasis on ventilations over compressions
B) Less attention to post-resuscitation care
C) Prevention of cardiac arrest
D) Emphasis on ALS over BLS
C) Prevention of cardiac arrest
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A respiratory pattern characterized by rapid, deep breathing in which the body attempts to expel large amounts of carbon dioxide to balance pH levels is/are known as:
a. Central neurogenic hyperventilation b. Hypoventilation c. Biot's respirations d. Kussmaul's respirations
The basal ganglia of one cerebral hemisphere are
a. Reciprocally connected to the basal ganglia of the contralateral hemisphere b. Reciprocally connected to the cortical areas of the contralateral hemisphere c. Reciprocally connected to the cortical areas of the ipsilateral hemisphere d. All of the above
You arrive on a first-due engine company to a school van rollover collision. In the van were 13 children from ages 6 to 10. Of those, four were ejected and laying about the scene. Of the remaining, five are ambulatory and four are trapped. The driver of the van is also trapped. What do you know immediately with regards to triage?
A) You have eight critical patients. B) You will need an extrication sector. C) You have sufficient resources. D) At least five patients are "green."
What were the results of a study sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, which compared venoarterial ECLS with conventional therapy in adult patients with respiratory therapy?
A. The results failed to show an improvement in outcome. B. ECLS recipients fared much better than persons in the conventional therapy group. C. Patients receiving conventional therapy had better outcomes than those in the ECLS group. D. The study was flawed because of patient selection problems.