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Considering physiological changes that occur with aging, which of these are most likely to occur in an elderly pt. who experienced blunt thoracic trauma? 

Which of these is  a permanent nervous system disorder affecting muscle movement, tone, and posture that may have occurred from fetal damage to the cerebellum, trauma during the birth process, or fetal hypoxia?

A patient suffered facial trauma and you assess their ability to follow your finger up, down and across (large H pattern). What eye function did this test?

Which of these suggest a urethral tear in a male?

Which of these characterize the classic appearance of skin burns following a side splash lightning strike?

An ambulance staffed with 2 paramedics arrives on scene to find a morbidly obese adult patient requesting treatment and transport. You should:

Which option is best to procure an unconscious pt.’s airway who presents with snoring ventilations and no gag reflex, after experiencing blunt midface trauma?

Determine which pediatric patient below is most hypovolemic based off the SBP.*use the (70 + 2* age in years) for reference

(2 of 3)An adult has an open pneumothorax from penetrating chest trauma. The pt. is conscious with labored breathing. Breath sounds are unilateral. Skin is cool and moist with cyanosis of the lips and nailbeds. The patient momentarily improved after the previous intervention, but is now rapidly declining. The pt. remains conscious and in severe respiratory distress; neck veins are distended and the BP has dropped to 60/40. What action is indicated next?

While enroute to the hospital, a pt. completely removes their trach tube. Which of these are the most appropriate options for a paramedic to take?Select 2 options