A postal worker has been attacked by a dog during her mail d…
A postal worker has been attacked by a dog during her mail delivery route. The patient is a 54-year-old female with several dog bites on her lower extremities and left arm. The worst of these bites is located on the back of her right leg just above the ankle. How can you explain the location of this injury using anatomical landmarks?
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As you perform a primary assessment on a patient, you find the patient is completely unresponsive, has no radial pulse, but has a rapid, weak carotid pulse. Breathing is rapid and shallow, color is pale, and the skin is wet. These findings would lead you to believe that the patient is in:
Read DetailsYou are called to a residence where a neighbor found a child…
You are called to a residence where a neighbor found a child wandering around outside the residence next door. The child appears about 2 years of age, is only wearing a diaper, and the weather is cold. This neighbor says she saw the mother drive away earlier, she assumed to take the older kids to school. The house is searched and no one else is home. Which of the following would be the most responsible action of EMS personnel on the scene?
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You are providing care to an elderly patient complaining of difficulty in breathing. The patient has a past medical history of COPD, tobacco use, and hypertension. The patient is conscious and alert. You have placed them on CPAP. Which of the following signs would indicate that your current choice of treatment is not working? Select all that apply.
Read DetailsYou arrive on scene to find an adult complaining of difficul…
You arrive on scene to find an adult complaining of difficulty breathing. Breathing rate is 20 times per minute with adequate volume. Lung sounds are clear and equal without accessory muscle usage. Color is normal and his pulse oximeter reading is 100% on room air. How would you describe this patient’s respiratory status?
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