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Which of the following ideas is critical to remember when attempting to clear an airway obstruction on a 3-month-old infant?A: Be sure to tilt the head back several times before performing any back blows.B: Sweeping your finger in the patient’s mouth is forbidden unless you see something.C: The timing of how chest thrusts and back slaps are delivered is not important.D: 3-month-old infants require a combination of chest and back thrusts for success.

You are caring for patient who has difficulty breathing. This patient has a history of asthma and emphysema. The patient states his inhaler is not helping him. You watch the patient administer the inhaler, which he does by spraying in front of his nose. You know this is not the correct procedure. Which of the following would you recommend to the patient?A: The inhaler is held about six inches in front of the mouth.B: He should consider using a different inhaler that is intended for the nose.C: The inhaler goes in the mouth and he should hold his breath after aerosol spray.D: He should not use the inhaler until after he is seen in the emergency department.

You are called to treat a 27-y/o male who was found unconscious on the side of the road. Which of the following would be the preferred method to initially open this patient’s airway?A: Head-tilt chin-lift.B: Head-tilt neck-lift.C: Jaw-lift with manual cervical spine control.D: Jaw-thrust with manual cervical spine control.

You are opening a partially-occluded airway with a jaw thrust technique. Which maneuver must be performed prior to displacing the jaw forward?A: Tilting the head back slightly.B: Placing your right hand under the neck.C: Holding the head and neck in neutral alignment.D: Placing your thumbs on either side of the mandible.

You are treating a patient who is complaining of difficulty breathing. The patient weighs 170 pounds and will need to go down several stairs to the ambulance. Which device would work BEST?A: Orthopedic cotB: Flexible stretcherC: Portable stretcherD: Stair chair

In the lab, long hair must be tied back and secured.

Choose the medication the EMT can assist a patient in administering.A: Nitroglycerin.B: 50% Dextrose.C: Syrup of ipecac.D: Simple forms of insulin.

What does the medical term “dyspnea” represent?A: Lack of oxygen.B: Difficulty breathing.C: Tightness in the chest.D: Sensation of strangulation.

What does “SDS” stand for in relation to lab chemicals?