Failure to promptly treat ventricular tachycardia can result in myocardial cell hypoxia and ischemia, which then contributes to the rhythm deteriorating to:
A) Ventricular fibrillation
B) Pulseless electrical activity
C) Sinus rhythm
D) Asystole
A) Ventricular fibrillation
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A 21-year-old patient presents with labored breathing and audible wheezes, heart rate of 124, respiration 36; he has significantly altered mentation. What is the treatment for this patient?
A) Supplement the breaths with high-concentration oxygen through a nonrebreather mask. B) Use a pocket mask, which will provide adequate oxygen to improve the patient's condition. C) Give mouth-to-mouth breathing with a nasal cannula, providing the patient with an increase of oxygen. D) Ventilate with a bag-valve mask with high oxygen or FROPVD.
A patient with chest discomfort has the following vital signs: pulse 88, respirations 14, blood pressure 154/84, and SpO2 97% on room air. In this situation, the EMT would address oxygen therapy by administering:
A) nasal cannula at 4 lpm. B) blow-by oxygen at 5 lpm. C) no oxygen. D) nonrebreather at 15 lpm.
Which characteristic regarding breathing rates must the EMT remember when assessing the respirations of a pediatric patient?
A) Respirations in a pediatric patient are similar to those of an adult B) Respirations in a pediatric patient are typically slower than those of an adult C) Respirations in a pediatric patient are not significant in the assessment of breathing adequacy D) Respirations in a pediatric patient are usually faster than those of an adult
The ongoing assessment in the critically injured trauma patient should be done:
A) at least every five minutes. B) every 15 minutes. C) every minute. D) once on the way to the hospital.