When doing an assessment on a patient who is apparently lifeless, the approach is adapted to include:

When doing an assessment on a patient who is apparently lifeless, the approach is adapted to include:

A. the pulse check for at least 20 seconds
B. the C-A-B approach per AHA Guidelines
C. the routine A-B-C approach per AHA Guidelines
D. none of these are appropriate




Answer: B

The steps of the primary assessment:

The steps of the primary assessment:

A. are patient dependent
B. depend on the baseline vital signs
C. must be followed in order
D. depend on the age and sex of the patient

Answer: C

In the adult trauma patient, why is the capillary refill no longer used to ass the circulation?

In the adult trauma patient, why is the capillary refill no longer used to ass the circulation?

A. it is not a good indicator
B. only children have capillary refill
C. it is still a very important step
D. because EMT's have difficulty remembering to use it

Answer: A

During the primary assessment of an adult medical patient with a chief complaint of chest pain, you note that the breathing rate is 28. You should consider:

During the primary assessment of an adult medical patient with a chief complaint of chest pain, you note that the breathing rate is 28. You should consider:

A. oxygen by a nasal cannula
B. providing bag-valve mask ventilations
C. administering oxygen by nonrebreather mask
D. using a paper bag to slow down the rate

Answer: C