EMTs are dispatched for a patient whose central venous catheter is malfunctioning. When they arrive and assess the patient, they find bleeding from the tubing attached to the line. The EMTs should: 

If a pregnant patient must be placed onto a backboard, you should: 

Which of the following conditions would most likely be encountered in a patient with cerebral palsy

Which of the following statements regarding suctioning of a newborn’s mouth and oropharynx is correct? 

What is the title and artist (name or group) of a song you really enjoy? Maybe a song you could listen to over and over again, a song that puts you in a good mood, your song of summer 2025, a song that means a lot to you, a song that helps you reflect about the meaning of life, or a song that “really speaks to you”. Or, anything! List the title and artist name or group and you’ll earn some extra credit. I’ll share the Spotify Playlist later.

You and your partner are preparing to apply a traction splint to a patient’s deformed thigh. As you apply manual traction, the patient resists your efforts and states that the pain is getting worse. You should: 

A 77-year-old woman slipped and fell on a throw rug and landed on her left hip. She denies striking her head or losing consciousness. Assessment of her left leg reveals that it is shortened and externally rotated. Distal pulses, sensory, and motor functions are intact. You should: 

After being stung on the leg by a jellyfish, a man complains of severe pain to his leg, dizziness, and difficulty breathing. He has a red rash covering his trunk, and his blood pressure is 90/50 mm Hg. The EMT should: 

Which of the following musculoskeletal injuries would pose the greatest threat to a patient’s life?

A patient with a history of schizophrenia called EMS because he was experiencing abdominal pain. When law enforcement arrived, the patient became violent, necessitating the placement of handcuffs. When you assess the patient, he tells you that killing someone will make his abdominal pain go away. His vital signs are stable. How should you manage this situation?