Although intended for ____ firefighting, FIRESCOPE's broader value for handling a variety of incidents was realized.
A. structural
B. small home
C. urban
D. wildland
Answer: D
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Your patient is a 31-year-old female complaining of dizziness and difficulty breathing after being stung by a bee. You note that she is extremely anxious, and your physical examination reveals a rapidly developing urticaria to her shoulders, neck, and face. Your partner has administered oxygen via a nonrebreather, initiated IV access, placed the patient on the cardiac monitor, and administered
epinephrine SC and diphenhydramine IV. Despite this, you also note that her voice is quickly becoming more hoarse and she has developed expiratory wheezes in all lung fields. HR = 128, BP = 100/70, RR = 20, SaO2 = 99%. What should be your major concern at this point, and what is the most appropriate treatment? A) Hypotension leading to cardiovascular collapse; administer fluids wide open and initiate a dopamine infusion B) Increased bronchospasm leading to respiratory arrest; administer albuterol via nebulizer C) Laryngeal edema leading to total airway occlusion; intubate D) Increased bronchospasm leading to respiratory arrest; administer epinephrine IV
Another name for a substitute physician who is hired to see patients while the regular physician is away is ____.
A. res ipsa loquitur B. respite physician C. locum tenens D. respondeat superior E. duces tecum
It is inappropriate to tell a grieving person, "Don't cry. You must be strong.". because _______ a. this response denies the person the right to grieve
b. crying is a natural reaction to loss. c. the individual needs the opportunity to work through his or her feelings. d. all of the above.
While off duty and outside of your jurisdiction, you encounter a motor vehicle crash. You can see one patient lying motionless on the ground near her overturned vehicle. As an off-duty paramedic, you:
A) should call 9-1-1 but not stop to provide care. B) may feel an ethical obligation to stop and assist. C) have a legal responsibility to stop and render aid. D) should stop if you have an EMS decal on your car.