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A 24-year-old patient is in respiratory distress after being stung by a bee. What initial management action should the EMT take for this patient?

A.

Give a bronchodilator.

B.

Perform a primary survey.

C.

Immediately transport the patient.

D.

Administer epinephrine auto-injector.

Following an EMS call, any requests concerning protected health information should be directed to the

A.

Shift supervisor

B.

Quality assurance officer

C.

Privacy officer

D.

Receiving hospital

Which of the following is spread through the fecal-oral route?

A.

Hepatitis A

B.

Hepatitis B

C.

Hepatitis C

D.

Hepatitis D

Which of the following is the most reliable indicator of effective respiration in a patient?

A.

Respiratory rate

B.

Mental status

C.

Pulse oximetry reading

D.

Skin color

A 43-year-old patient is experiencing a sudden onset of coughing, nausea, and shortness of breath. The patient has a history of alcohol use disorder and major depressive disorder. The patient spent the day cleaning. The kitchen has food in various forms of decay. The patient ' s condition improves slightly once oxygen has been administered. Which of the following environmental factors is the most likely cause of the patient ' s presentation?

A.

Mold exposure

B.

Food poisoning

C.

Alcohol intoxication

D.

Chemical inhalation

A 65-year-old patient with a history of angina reports chest pain and shortness of breath after playing golf. The patient stated the pain began one hour ago and has not stopped with rest. The vital signs are BP 86/64, P 112, R 22, and SpO₂ 89% on room air. Which of the following actions should the EMT do next?

A.

Administer CPAP

B.

Give nitroglycerin

C.

Obtain a 12-lead ECG

D.

Provide nebulized albuterol

The key to effectively managing a multiple casualty incident is to

A.

Defer resource decisions to the first arriving chief officer.

B.

Request additional resources as early as possible.

C.

Initiate START triage procedures immediately.

D.

Utilize the incident command structure.

Which of the following signs and symptoms indicate dehydration in an infant? Select the three correct options.

A.

Hypertension

B.

Hypoglycemia

C.

Poor skin turgor

D.

Flushed, dry skin

E.

Sunken fontanelles

F.

Delayed capillary refill

A 42-year-old patient with a history of COPD has exertional dyspnea. The patient has a productive cough with green-tinged sputum. Which additional findings should the EMT expect to see with this patient? Select the two answer options that are correct.

A.

A rash

B.

Stridor

C.

Crackles

D.

Hot, moist skin

E.

Dependent edema

Which of the following assessment findings indicates respiratory failure?

A.

Rapid respiratory rate

B.

Accessory muscle use

C.

Diaphoresis

D.

Altered mental status