A paramedic suspects a patient has meningitis. Which of the following signs and symptoms would support this diagnosis? (Select three correct answers)

An infant has just been delivered and is apneic. To improve the apnea, the paramedic should FIRST:

An adult patient was found unresponsive and posturing after being ejected during a roll-over MVC. The patient presents with stridulous, labored respirations and bruising with swelling to the anterior neck, and left side of his head. Which of the following airway management techniques is most appropriate?

A patient has a painful, swollen, and deformed left knee with an absent distal pulse. The paramedic should:

What is the best reasoning for the crackles on auscultation?

Which of the following is most concerning at this time?

Based on the above information, what is the most appropriate next action for the paramedic?

A patient has a stab wound to the left of the sternum in the 4th intercostal space. Which signs and symptoms would lead the paramedic to suspect a pericardial tamponade? (Select three correct answers)

During assessment of a trauma patient, the paramedic decides a cricothyrotomy is necessary. How would the medic describe this to an EMT student?

Which of the following medications are commonly given to a patient experiencing a severe asthma exacerbation in the prehospital setting?  Uncommon (Choose 4) Common (Choose 3)