You are transporting a patient who has a history of simple partial seizures. During transport she experiences a simple partial seizure involving her right arm. Her pulse is 92, respirations 14 and adequate, blood pressure 168/88 mmHg, and SpO2 at 98%. Your primary concern would be:
A) administering oxygen by nonrebreather.
B) loss of bowel or bladder control.
C) placing the arm tightly in a sling to prevent injury.
D) progression to a generalized seizure.
D
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Which of the following should be used to protect a patient during extrication?
A) Plastic blanket B) Goggles C) Netting D) None of the above
Sam, a coworker, has been making comments to you that make you feel uncomfortable. What action(s) should you take?
A. Ignore Sam's comments. Acknowledging them will "add fuel to the fire." B. Request to work on another shift to avoid this person. D. Request a transfer to another office.
Personnel should not remain in a space in which Halon 1301 has been released to extinguish a fire unless a ___________________ is used
a. positive-pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) b. fire hose c. portable extinguisher d. fire department connection (FDC)
Trauma assessment and management begins with:
A) identifying the MOI. B) evaluating resources at scene. C) dispatch information. D) scene size-up.