You are transporting a patient who was bitten by a spider about 20 minutes ago. The primary assessment revealed no life threats and vital signs were stable. While conducting the ongoing assessment, which one of the following should be of most concern to you?

A patient has fluid in their lungs. The patient has a decreased level of consciousness with a patent airway and inadequate respirations. Their pulse is rapid and weak. What treatment should the EMT provide?

EMTs are responding to a 43-year-old patient complaining of generalized weakness. The patient’s medical history is extensive. The EMT should recognize which diagnosis affects which body system. Place the items on the patient’s medical history with the correct body system that is being affected. Select two answers for each category. 

The term myocardial infarction (MI) is defined as:

If a patient calls 911 after missing their last dialysis appointment, which of the following would be their most likely complaint?

Which of the following assessment findings suggests that a patient is likely experiencing a gastrointestinal bleed?

A patient reports that they took a large number of anti-anxiety pills because they were angry with their spouse. The patient’s airway is patent and their breathing is adequate. Their pulse is normal and their skin is warm and dry. During your reassessment, the patient reports that they are now dizzy and extremely nauseated. You should:

Which statement indicates proper application of the term drowning?

Match the statements to their corresponding route of exposure. Select each answer choice once.

You are assessing a young child who was briefly submerged after falling approximately 20 feet into the shallow portion of a lake. Family members jumped into the lake and pulled the patient to safety. They are responsive to painful stimuli and begin to vomit water. Which one of the following should you do immediately?