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Which of the following are signs of a complete airway obstruction? Select all that apply. 

Which of the following is NOT considered part of the minimum data set when documenting an EMS call?

Fluids are generally located inside the body in all of the following places EXCEPT:

Which of the following accurately describe common differences in the physical characteristics of infant & pediatric airways (when compared to adult airways) ? Select all that apply.

SCENARIOUse this scenario to answer the two questions below. You are sent to the dorm of a 20-year-old male patient with an unknown illness. You walk in and identify yourself as an EMR. You notice the man is sweating, even though the room temperature is cool. You start your assessment. Each time he starts to answer a question, you notice that he is stopped by a productive cough. He tells you that he has had a temperature of 104° F for a few days.  a) Which of the four routes of disease transmission should you be most concerned about with this particular patient?  b) Out of all the possible options, what singular piece of PPE would contribute the most to helping the EMR maintain BSI for this particular patient? Be specific. Answer in a few words or less.

Match each of the following terms with the correct definition.

Fluids are generally located inside the body in all of the following places EXCEPT:

SCENARIOUse this scenario to answer the following question(s).You have been called to attend to a chest pain patient at the local apartment complex. This patient is found on the third floor of the complex. The patient has a history of angina and wants to be transported to the hospital. After assessment and beginning treatment, you and your partner begin to formulate a plan for how to help the patient patient downstairs to an ambulance since the elevator is out-of-service.What are three pieces of equipment discussed in the text that could reasonably be used to get this patient downstairs? List them below – only the first three responses will be considered for credit. (Note: this question is NOT asking for different ways the EMR can move or carry the patient)

T/F: A Stokes basket is most commonly used to assist patients with hip injuries. 

SCENARIOUse this scenario to answer the two questions below. You are sent to the dorm of a 20-year-old male patient with an unknown illness. You walk in and identify yourself as an EMR. You notice the man is sweating, even though the room temperature is cool. You start your assessment. Each time he starts to answer a question, you notice that he is stopped by a productive cough. He tells you that he has had a temperature of 104° F for a few days.  a) Which of the four routes of disease transmission should you be most concerned about with this particular patient?  b) Out of all the possible options, what singular piece of PPE would contribute the most to helping the EMR maintain BSI for this particular patient? Be specific. Answer in a few words or less.