Which of the following sets of vital signs would the EMT MOST likely encounter in a patient with acute cocaine overdose?
Select one:
A. BP, 60/40 mm Hg; pulse, 140 beats/min
B. BP, 180/100 mm Hg; pulse, 50 beats/min
C. BP, 200/100 mm Hg; pulse, 150 beats/min
D. BP, 190/90 mm Hg; pulse, 40 beats/min
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Which of the following questions would be LEAST pertinent during the initial questioning of a patient who ingested a substance?
Select one:
A. Why was the substance ingested?
B. What type of substance was taken?
C. How long ago was the substance taken?
D. How much of the substance was taken?
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When caring for a known alcoholic patient with severe trauma to the chest and abdomen, you should be concerned that:
Select one:
A. long bone fractures are likely because chronic alcohol consumption weakens the structure of the bones.
B. internal bleeding may be profuse because prolonged alcohol use may impair the blood’s ability to clot.
C. delirium tremens (DTs) are commonly induced by physical trauma and can lead to life-threatening seizures.
D. signs and symptoms of shock may be masked by the stimulant effects produced by alcohol.
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Victims of inhaled poisoning will require which of the following?
Select one:
A. Suctioning to clear the airway
B. Transport to an emergency department for evaluation
C. An oropharyngeal or nasopharyngeal device to maintain an airway
D. Ventilation with a bag-valve mask
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