A patient has a total occlusion of the left femoral artery. Regarding this condition, which of the following might the EMT expect to find?
A) Pale skin to the left foot
B) Swelling in the legs
C) Difficulty moving the left arm
D) Decreased radial pulse
A
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A diver has summoned 911 after he came to the surface and became short of breath and "itchy" all over. Additionally he complains of a headache. Assessment reveals a patent airway, adequate breathing, clear breath sounds, and the following vital signs: pulse 92, respirations 20, blood pressure 156/62, and SpO2 at 96%. Proper care of this patient should include which one of the following?
A) High-concentration oxygen and epinephrine via Epi-pen B) High-concentration oxygen through a nonrebreather face mask C) Epinephrine through an Epi-pen, and immediate transport to the hospital D) Oxygen, epinephrine through an Epi-pen, and bronchodilator from an MDI
Which type of permit is issued for the alteration of a system or equipment?
A. Conditional B. Operational C. Construction D. Organization
As you pull up to a motor vehicle collision, you quickly scan the scene for clues as to the type and severity of injuries. Which of the following scene clues would BEST indicate that a patient may have a head injury?
A) Blood on a patient's clothing B) Starring of a windshield C) Airbag deployment D) Frontal-type collision
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