You should: apply supplemental oxygen, immobilize her spine, attempt to locate the dislodged teeth, suction as needed, and transport. She is conscious and alert with a blood pressure of 130/80 mm Hg, a pulse of 110 beats/min, and respirations of 22 breaths/min with adequate tidal volume. A visual exam of her mouth reveals minimal bleeding. She has obvious swelling to her face and several dislodged teeth. Which of the following is of LEAST importance when initially assessing the severity of a burn? known drug allergies A 52-year-old unrestrained female struck the steering wheel with her face when her truck collided with another vehicle. In addition to monitoring her ABCs, administering oxygen, and turning up the heat in the back of the ambulance, you should: place heat packs to her groin, axillae, and behind her neck cover her with warm blankets and avoid rough handling.
#PEARSON EMT PRACTICE TEST CHAPTER 7 SKIN#
Her skin is cold and pale, her muscles appear rigid, and her respirations are rapid. She is conscious, answers your questions appropriately, is shivering, and complains of nausea. Your assessment of a 23-year-old female reveals a core body temperature of 93.4☏ (34☌). The body's natural cooling mechanism, in which sweat is converted to a gas, is called: evaporation Patients with rib fractures will commonly: breathe rapidly and shallowly. You should: follow appropriate standard precautions. A 39-year-old male sustained a large laceration to his leg during an accident with a chainsaw and is experiencing signs and symptoms of shock. After completing your assessment, you should: stabilize the pelvis with a pelvic binder and protect the spine.
Your partner advises you that the patient's blood pressure is 80/50 mm Hg and his heart rate is 120 beats/min and weak. During your rapid secondary assessment of a 30-year-old male who fell 25′, you note crepitus when palpating his pelvis. When immobilizing a child on a long backboard, you should: place padding under the child's shoulders as needed. Because the depth of an open abdominal wound is often difficult to determine: prompt transport to the hospital is essential. A Colles fracture involves a fracture of the: distal radius. The energy of a moving object is called: kinetic energy.
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