Which of the following would NOT be helpful in preventing hypothermia?

a. wearing hats and gloves c. drinking alcohol
b. monitoring wind-chill factors d. wearing extra socks


C

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B This is helpful.
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D This is helpful.

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An 82-year-old female with nausea and vomiting has called 911. When obtaining her past medical history, she informs you that she suffered a transient ischemic attack (TIA) two months ago. Based on this, what should the EMT expect to find?

A) Decreased sensation to the left side of her body B) Difficulty in moving her right arm and right leg C) Decreased sensation to her left leg D) The absence of any neurological deficits

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Assessment of a 79-year-old female with a long history of medical complaints reveals tenderness and deformity to her left hip. Staff at the personal care home state that she slipped in some water and fell onto her buttocks. Currently, she is alert and oriented and stating the pain is 10/10. Regarding care of her leg, which one of the following is most appropriate?

A) Apply traction with a traction splint until the pain subsides. B) Straighten the leg and splint it in that position. C) Determine the presence of a pedal pulse, and then apply the traction splint. D) Maintain the leg in the position found and transfer to a long spine board.

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A) Health promotion B) Health assessment C) Health instruction D) Health education E) None of the above

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