That's my ride
when parking your ambulance at the scene of a motor vehicle crash you should position the ambulance
what is 100 feet past the scene on same side of road
a service dog is easily identified by its
what is harness
To minimize distractions and confusion when assessing and older patient you should
what is: only one EMT speak to patient at a time
Extrication is MOST accurately defined as
what is: using heavy equipment to access patient
as an EMT you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on
what is : local EMS protocols
Immediately upon arriving at the scene of an emergency call involving a traumatic injury you should notify the dispatcher of your arrival and then
what is: observe scene for safety hazards
A person is said to be obese when he or she is ____over his or her ideal weight
what is: 20-30%
The purpose of the GEMS diamond is
what is: help EMS personnel remember what is different about elderly patients
_____ is defined as the ability to reach the patient
what is: Access
after taking Benadryl for an allergic reaction a person begins experiencing drowsiness and dry mouth. These finding are an example of
what is: side effect
portable and mounted suction units must be powerful enough to generate a vacuum of at least __mmHg when tubing is clamped
what is: 300
Cerebral palsy is characterized by poorly controlled__ movement
what is: body
A productive cough, fever and chills in an 80 year old patient with a compromised immune system should make you MOST suspicious for
what is: pneumonia
you and your partner arrive at the scene of a MVA you see 3 patients. One who is trapped in his car, 2 who have been ejected from your vehicle you should
what is: request additional resources
All information on the PCR must be
what is: Confidental
A type __ ambulance features a conventional truck cab with a modular ambulance body that can be transferred to a newer chassis as needed
what is type 1
two thirds of children born with down syndrome have
what is: congenital heart disease
The silent heart attack occurs when
what is: usual chest pain not present
Once entrance and access to the patient have been provided, you should
what is: perform a primary assessment
drug is contraindicated for a patient when it
what is: may cause harm or have no positive effect
Meet federal specifications as licensed or certified ambulances
what is the blue Star of life
a tube from the brain to the abdomen that drain excessive cerebrospinal fluid is called a
what is a: Shunt
In contrast to delirium, dementia is
what is: considered irreversible
Your unit has been dispatched to stand by at a fire, no injuries at this present time. Upon arriving at the scene you should
what is: go to incident commander for ambulance staging
what is the slowest route for medication
what is: Oral