Which of the following is best practices when arriving at the site of a motor vehicle collision secured by the fire department? (Select two correct answers)

 An elderly patient complains of abdominal pain in the lower midline area of the epigastrium. She reports a 3 day history of no bowel movements. Medications include Vicodin for arthritis and Colace for stool softener. You suspect:

Which facility would be most appropriate for this patient?

You are preparing a patient for interfacility transport on a ventilator. The blood gas results are: pH 7.37, paO2 136 mmHg, paCO2 36 mmHg, HCO3 18 mmHg. These findings indicate:

You are analyzing an EKG. The QRS is normal width, the P waves are inverted and the PR interval is 40 ms. There is an R wave every 6 large boxes. Your interpretation:

A 17-year-old is found unresponsive with slow, snoring ventilation. Paramedics should first:

 A patient with a history of epilepsy has been actively seizing for 10 minutes. Which of the following should the paramedic do first?

En RouteA paramedic is dispatched to a residence for a welfare check on an 85-year-old patient. The time of the call is 0900 on a clear summer morning with a temperature of 84oF (29oC). The region is a medium-sized city with moderate traffic. Response time is approximately 6 minutes. A stand-alone ED is approximately 8 minutes away, a regional trauma center is 25 minutes away, and an ICU-capable medical center is 15 minutes away with normal traffic.The paramedic is partnered with an EMT in a standard-equipped ALS ambulance.The dispatch notes state the family has been unable to contact the patient who lives alone. They are en route and about 20 minutes away. A local fire engine and law enforcement agency is also responding. 

 Order from highest priority (top) to lowest priority (bottom) the main concerns paramedic’s should have when addressing an emergency?

 A patient with a closed head injury has increasing BP, decreasing pulse, and erratic respirations. The paramedic should recognize