Emergency Medical Response Scenarios

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Partial Thickness burns present with

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Blisters

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If an area of skin or tissue is torn completely away from the patient, you should: Wrap it in a sterile dressing, place in a plastic bag and transport it with the patient.

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Wrap it in a sterile dressing, place in a plastic bag and transport it with the patient.

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A 33 year old woman has a possible broken left ankle. She is in significant pain, but is conscious and otherwise stable. This patient:

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Requires transport but without lights and siren

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A 44 year old man has a traumatic leg amputation just below the knee. He is unresponsive, is breathing rapidly and shallowly; and has pale, cool, clammy skin. He is lying in a large pool of blood and the wound is bleeding profusely. To control this bleeding, you should: Cover the wound with a trauma dressing and apply a proximal tourniquet.

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Cover the wound with a trauma dressing and apply a proximal tourniquet.

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Which of the following are symptoms of Stroke? Tachycardia, Cough, Unequal pupils, Hypotension

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Unequal pupils

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Which of the following is an acceptable form of radio communication: Palin English, Common 10 codes, Common slang , Departmental specific codes?

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Palin English

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Components of the quality improvement process, as identified by the institute of medicine, include all of the following, except: Safety, Timeliness, Teamwork, Efficiency

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Teamwork

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An example that informed/expressed consent has been obtained is: The patient agrees to oxygen therapy after being told it will decrease his chest pain.

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The patient agrees to oxygen therapy after being told it will decrease his chest pain.

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A rapid onset of similar non-traumatic symptoms within a large group of people should be sufficient warning that responders are dealing with a potential_________incident.

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Radiological

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A wound that is caused by sharp object such as broken glass is called:

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Laceration