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During the stage of shock when compensatory mechanisms have failed, cells are forced into

You are called to a residence where a 27-year-old male has just been removed from the building by the fire department. The patient has soot about his nose and mouth. Which of the following is your MOST immediate concern?

Which of the following general rules of splinting is correct?

When an Incident Command System is activated, which position is responsible for communicating with the press?

You are caring for a 96-year-old female patient that has fallen down 2-3 steps. The patient is supine on the floor and when she attempts to sit up she has immense pain in the pelvic area. To best minimize her discomfort, you decide to:

Where should you palpate for a pulse in an unconscious adult trauma patient during your primary assessment?

You are called to the scene of a 27-year-old male who just came home from the hospital after knee surgery and suddenly became short of breath. Assessment reveals jugular venous distention and equal lung sounds. This patient is MOST likely suffering from:

You have a patient with hives, itching, watery eyes, and a runny nose. He denies difficulty breathing and his vital signs are normal. Which of the following BEST describes this patient’s condition?

You are dispatched to an infant (6 mos. old) in cardiac arrest. CPR is in progress prior to your arrival. Which of the following actions should you perform IMMEDIATELY upon arriving?

Identify which of the following scenarios may benefit the MOST from application of humidified oxygen