A 50-year-old woman with a history of epilepsy is actively seizing. Care for this patient should focus primarily on:
A) frequently suctioning her airway and carefully restraining her.
B) protecting her from injury and ensuring adequate ventilation.
C) administering high-flow oxygen and requesting an ALS ambulance.
D) placing a bite block in between her molars and giving her oxygen.
Ans: B) protecting her from injury and ensuring adequate ventilation.
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A) Re-cap the needle, and dispose of it in the garbage. B) Remove the needle from the syringe, and dispose of it in the trash. C) Bend the needle, and then dispose of it in a special garbage bag at the hospital. D) Place the syringe and needle in a special puncture resistant container.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
All of the following conditions would require immediate transport after the primary assessment and treatment phase, EXCEPT:
A. headache without mental status change. B. inability to move the extremities following trauma. C. abdominal pain and cool, clammy skin. D. responsiveness but inability to follow commands.
Which of the following AEMT Advanced airways is NOT supraglottic?
A) LMA B) Combitube C) King LTD® D) Cobra®