(1 of 3)En RouteEMS is dispatched at 2100 to a dimly lit alley for a “confused adult male, displaying erratic behavior.” Dispatch advises that the area has a history of frequent substance use and high crime. Law enforcement is also responding and you are accompanied with a BLS engine. Weather is 74°F with a slight drizzle, and traffic is minimal. During the response, dispatch updates that the patient has been seen stumbling, talking rapidly, and yelling incoherently. Which details are most concerning factors for assessing crew safety? Select 3 options

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(2 of 7)En RouteAn 82-year-old female calls EMS for feeling “unwell.” Outside temp is 30° F, skies are cloudy, roads are dry and traffic is light. Ambulance is staffed with 2 paramedics. You are accompanied with an engine staffed with EMT’s. Time out 1000.ScenePt. is found lying in bed, alert and oriented ×4 but appears fatigued and uncomfortable. She reports a sudden onset of epigastric discomfort that began about 30 minutes ago while resting. She also complains of shortness of breath, dizziness, and nausea.On assessment, her skin is pale, cool, and diaphoretic. Respirations are slightly labored and irregular. Radial pulses are present but weak. She has a history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia, and takes a beta blocker and a statin. She is compliant with her meds and takes them as prescribed each morning. Patient felt fine earlier this morning and ate breakfast 3 hours ago.Vital signs show a borderline low blood pressure and slow HR.Which of these actions are most important?Select 3 options

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(2 of 13)En RouteEMS is dispatched at 0815 to a home for a 3-year-old child with altered mental status. Call was made by the patient’s parent, who reports that the child had a high fever overnight and vomited several times. Outside temp is 32° F, skies are cloudy, roads are dry, and traffic is light. Ambulance is staffed with 2 paramedics; and a fire engine with EMTs is also responding.Which obstacle/barrier to effective communication should the paramedic most likely anticipate? 

During cardiac arrest resuscitation, the monitor shows an organized rhythm at a rate of 80 bpm. The patient is unresponsive, apneic, and no pulse is palpated. Which of these findings is most critical in determining the paramedics next action?

Determine which symptoms below are most likely associated with pit viper envenomation and which ones are not likely. Choose 2: most likelyChoose 2: not likely

(12 of 13)En RouteEMS is dispatched at 0815 to a home for a 3-year-old child with altered mental status. Call was made by the patient’s parent, who reports that the child had a high fever overnight and vomited several times. Outside temp is 32° F, skies are cloudy, roads are dry, and traffic is light. Ambulance is staffed with 2 paramedics; and a fire engine with EMTs is also responding.SceneYou arrive on location, PPE is donned and patient care equipment is being brought in by the fire engine personnel. Upon patient access, you find secretions obstructing the airway. After suctioning, patient has RR 10, shallow, SpO₂ 70%, EtCO₂ 68, absent gag reflex.BVM ventilations are in progress.The pt. is unresponsive with a blood sugar is 80. Pupils are midrange & reactive.Post SceneTransport is in progress. Extraglottic airway was placed, and ventilations are being provided. The patient remains medically sedated.While driving, parent asks “How is my child?” You should:

(4 of 13)En RouteEMS is dispatched at 0815 to a home for a 3-year-old child with altered mental status. Call was made by the patient’s parent, who reports that the child had a high fever overnight and vomited several times. Outside temp is 32° F, skies are cloudy, roads are dry, and traffic is light. Ambulance is staffed with 2 paramedics; and a fire engine with EMTs is also responding.SceneYou arrive on location, PPE is donned and patient care equipment is being brought in by the fire engine personnel. What are the first priorities upon arrival? Select 2 options

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