ADMISSION-National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Set 4

A fall greater than ______ would be considered a significant mechanism of injury in a patient under the age of 8.

You are called to the scene of pedestrian that's been struck by a car. Upon examination, you notice clear fluid leaking from the patient's ear, that you believe to be cerebral spinal fluid. This tells you the patient may have suffered a:

What does PMS stand for during your assessment of a patient's lower extremity?

You arrive on scene to find a patient with an altered mental status, you quickly scan the scene. Which of the following items will help to point you in the right direction in finding a cause of the altered mental status?

Your patient has indicated fear about his illness, stating that he is afraid that he may die. This has made the interview difficult, as you have been unable to get the patient to give you many details regarding his symptoms or the events preceding them. Which of the following techniques is an acceptable method to focus the interview and get the needed information?

A 65-year-old male with terminal brain cancer calls 911 for shortness of breath. The patient has a Do Not Resuscitate order. What should you do for this patient?

You have a patient that has suffered frostbite to his fingers. How should you prepare the patient's fingers for transport?

Which of the following does not lead to seizure activity?

You arrive to find the patient actively seizing. What is your primary concern with this patient?

Which of the following statements regarding continuing education is most valued by the public?