Which of the following would be appropriate to care for an elderly patient?
A) Cut away excess clothing when trying to examine the chest.
B) Recheck breath sounds after the patient has taken a few breaths.
C) Apply more pressure to open the airway if the neck is stiff.
D) Pad the cervical collar with extra padding to keep it snug.
Answer: B
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a. Stand and stretch every hour b. Adjust the seat height so that your feet are flat on the floor. c. Adjust the monitor so that your neck is at a neutral angle. d. All of the above.
A 23-year-old roofer has fallen 20 feet from the roof of a house into shrubs below. Aside from superficial abrasions and complaint of soreness, you detect no obvious injuries. Consequently, the patient states that as long as his legs are not broken, he does not see the need to go to the hospital. As a knowledgeable AEMT, your BEST response would be:
A) "Since this is a work-related injury, you should really be evaluated in the hospital. Workers' comp may not cover you if you do not." B) "Although you feel okay now, you will most likely be sore later on. Why don't we go to the hospital and ask about some medications for pain?" C) "Since you did not lose consciousness, I feel better about having you refuse. Just keep an eye on your feet and watch for swelling." D) "From a fall of this height, you may have hurt some internal organs. You really need to be examined."
Care for burns should include:
A) preventing heat loss. B) oxygen by cannula. C) hypotonic fluid administration for glucose administration. D) cool water for pain relief in large burn areas.
When patients cannot arrange for interpreters, what should the medical assistant do?
A) Refer the patient to another medical office. B) Tell the patient the office cannot see her due to the language barrier. C) Arrange for an interpreter service. D) Pay for an interpreter for the patient