A young intoxicated male patient cannot move his left arm and leg after diving into the shallow end of a pool and hitting the bottom head first. The EMT would recognize which mechanism as most likely responsible for this injury?
A) Compression
B) Rotation
C) Distraction
D) Penetration
A) Compression
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When assessing a 90-year-old woman who fell, what assessment finding should concern the paramedic most?
A) Skin tear that appears infected on her arm B) Heart rate of 90 beats per minute C) Sudden onset of confusion D) History of osteoporosis and leg pain
Which of the following statements regarding hoistway doors is LEAST accurate?
A. They may not be equipped with locks to keep them from opening. B. They work in conjunction with car doors and depend on the car doors for power. C. They cannot completely prevent the passage of smoke from the hoistway into the building. D. The addition of a swinging door meets the requirement of a supplementary smoke barrier.
Parents and spouses do NOT generally serve as references.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
_________________ is difficulty breathing while in a supine position
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word