You suspect that a patient you are called to see is experiencing a stroke. Which of the following helps support your suspicion?
A). Clear speech
B). Pupils that are equal in size
C). One arm drifting downward when raised
D). Absence of facial drooping
Answer: C). One arm drifting downward when raised
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Your patient is a three-year-old female who is unresponsive from ingesting several tablets of a tricyclic antidepressant. You are transporting her to the nearest hospital, which is 30 minutes away. Due to the child's lack of a gag reflex, you are preparing to intubate. If time allows before attempting laryngoscopy, you should have an assistant ventilate the child with 100 percent oxygen for:
A) 30 seconds. B) 2 minutes. C) 5 minutes. D) 1 minute.
A patient has been struck in the back by a heavy piece of wood that was being bent to make a form for a concrete arch. He is responsive, but cannot feel or move his legs. He has bruising to his back and is incontinent of urine. The skin below the injury site is red and warm. As a knowledgeable AEMT, you should realize that:
A) a cervical collar is unnecessary. B) the paralysis may resolve. C) the ability to feel will return. D) the paralysis is permanent.
The ureter is a common site of injury.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A cover letter introducing the resume and the applicant needs to be lengthy and describe all of the potential employee's qualifications that meet the position
a. true b. false