You have just arrived by the side of a nonverbal patient with snoring respirations. The caregiver states that they were eating lunch when she suddenly collapsed face first onto the table. She also states that she has a history of a stroke, high blood pres
Open and look into the patient's mouth.
When assessing a geriatric patient for pneumonia, the EMT must remember that:
a normal body temperature may be observed.
You have been called by the caregiver of a 91-year-old female with dementia. The patient is complaining of a possible fracture to her upper left arm. As you talk to the caregiver and note various bruises to the patient's body, you become suspicious of eld
Treat the patient for a possible broken arm.
An 84-year-old male complains of generalized weakness and left shoulder pain, described as an "ache." He also states mild shortness of breath, but has clear lungs sounds and a SpO 2 at 97%. When asked, he claims that the discomfort started after getting o
Provide oxygen and treat as a cardiac patient.
When getting a medical history from a patient, you refer to him as Mr. Adamo. He stops you and asks you to call him Robert. You should:
call him Robert.
An elderly female has fallen down three steps and is complaining of back pain. After you perform the primary assessment, which one of the following questions will illicit the next important piece of needed information?
Did you become dizzy before you fell?
A 77-year-old male got out of bed, became dizzy, and fell onto the floor, hitting the right side of his face. You find him sitting on the floor with his wife next to him. His wife states that he did not lose consciousness and that this has happened severa
Take manual in-line spinal stabilization.
Family members tell you that three hours ago, their 76-year-old mother suddenly became confused and had great difficulty speaking. However, within 15 minutes she returned to normal. Based on this description, the EMT should be suspicious of:
transient ischemic attack.
You have been called to an assisted living facility to transport a patient who has been vomiting continuously for six hours. She is responsive to verbal stimuli. The patient suffers from arthritis and severe kyphosis. How should you transport this patient
Left lateral recumbent position
You are preparing to transport an 86-year-old female complaining of altered mental status and nausea and vomiting. Which one of the following measures would best decrease the chance of the patient getting aspiration pneumonia?
Transport in a semi-Fowler's position.
You have been called for a conscious and alert 83-year-old male complaining of a fever for three days. He has a history of peripheral vascular disease. When assessing the patient's circulation, you have a difficult time feeling his radial pulse. Which one
Palpate the carotid pulse.
An 86-year-old male has experienced a seizure and is now confused and responsive to verbal stimuli. His family states that the patient has a history of seizures and was sleeping in bed when the seizure was witnessed by his wife. He remains in bed with an
Provide high-flow oxygen and transport with him positioned on his left side.
A patient with advanced Alzheimer's disease cannot provide an accurate medical history. To get this information, the EMT should:
ask family members about the patient's past medical history.
Your partner informs you that he believes the 90-year-old male you are caring for is dehydrated. Which one of the following signs or symptoms best reinforces his suspicion of dehydration?
Dry mouth and tongue
An 85-year-old male with a history of heart attacks has called 911 for chest pain. He states that the pain started two hours ago when he was at rest, sitting on his porch. When asked, he states that it feels similar to his last heart attack, only this tim
Perform the secondary exam.
You have just arrived by the side of a nonverbal patient with snoring respirations. The caregiver states that they were eating lunch when she suddenly collapsed face first onto the table. She also states that she has a history of a stroke, high blood pres
Open and look into the patient's mouth.
When assessing a geriatric patient for pneumonia, the EMT must remember that:
a normal body temperature may be observed.
You have been called by the caregiver of a 91-year-old female with dementia. The patient is complaining of a possible fracture to her upper left arm. As you talk to the caregiver and note various bruises to the patient's body, you become suspicious of eld
Treat the patient for a possible broken arm.
An 84-year-old male complains of generalized weakness and left shoulder pain, described as an "ache." He also states mild shortness of breath, but has clear lungs sounds and a SpO 2 at 97%. When asked, he claims that the discomfort started after getting o
Provide oxygen and treat as a cardiac patient.
When getting a medical history from a patient, you refer to him as Mr. Adamo. He stops you and asks you to call him Robert. You should:
call him Robert.
An elderly female has fallen down three steps and is complaining of back pain. After you perform the primary assessment, which one of the following questions will illicit the next important piece of needed information?
Did you become dizzy before you fell?
A 77-year-old male got out of bed, became dizzy, and fell onto the floor, hitting the right side of his face. You find him sitting on the floor with his wife next to him. His wife states that he did not lose consciousness and that this has happened severa
Take manual in-line spinal stabilization.
Family members tell you that three hours ago, their 76-year-old mother suddenly became confused and had great difficulty speaking. However, within 15 minutes she returned to normal. Based on this description, the EMT should be suspicious of:
transient ischemic attack.
You have been called to an assisted living facility to transport a patient who has been vomiting continuously for six hours. She is responsive to verbal stimuli. The patient suffers from arthritis and severe kyphosis. How should you transport this patient
Left lateral recumbent position
You are preparing to transport an 86-year-old female complaining of altered mental status and nausea and vomiting. Which one of the following measures would best decrease the chance of the patient getting aspiration pneumonia?
Transport in a semi-Fowler's position.
You have been called for a conscious and alert 83-year-old male complaining of a fever for three days. He has a history of peripheral vascular disease. When assessing the patient's circulation, you have a difficult time feeling his radial pulse. Which one
Palpate the carotid pulse.
An 86-year-old male has experienced a seizure and is now confused and responsive to verbal stimuli. His family states that the patient has a history of seizures and was sleeping in bed when the seizure was witnessed by his wife. He remains in bed with an
Provide high-flow oxygen and transport with him positioned on his left side.
A patient with advanced Alzheimer's disease cannot provide an accurate medical history. To get this information, the EMT should:
ask family members about the patient's past medical history.
Your partner informs you that he believes the 90-year-old male you are caring for is dehydrated. Which one of the following signs or symptoms best reinforces his suspicion of dehydration?
Dry mouth and tongue
An 85-year-old male with a history of heart attacks has called 911 for chest pain. He states that the pain started two hours ago when he was at rest, sitting on his porch. When asked, he states that it feels similar to his last heart attack, only this tim
Perform the secondary exam.