Author Question: Prior to administering nitroglycerin to a patient with chest pain, the EMT must ensure that the: ... (Read 61 times)

schs14 · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

Prior to administering nitroglycerin to a patient with chest pain, the EMT must ensure that the:

A) nitroglycerin is prescribed for the patient.
B) patient rates his chest pain as 10 out of 10.
C) systolic blood pressure is greater than 110 mmHg.
D) patient is standing in an upright position.

Question 2

If the baby's umbilical cord is noted to be wrapped around his neck after the head is delivered, which of the following should be done?

A) Transport emergently without further intervention.
B) Try to slip the cord over the baby's head and shoulder.
C) Immediately cut the cord before delivering the baby.
D) Clamp the cord in two places, but do not cut it until the baby is delivered.