This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: You are transporting a 58-year-old female suffering from terminal breast cancer. While in the ... (Read 68 times)

clmills979

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 551
on: Jul 3, 2018
You are transporting a 58-year-old female suffering from terminal breast cancer. While in the ambulance, she becomes tearful and repeatedly asks, Why me? As a knowledgeable EMT, you recognize that she is in what stage of grieving?
 
  A) Anger
  B) Denial
  C) Bargaining
  D) Depression

Question 2

You have responded to a bar for a fight involving approximately 20 patrons. Weapons were used and all the patrons have varying degrees and types of injuries. You are in charge of triage and must use the Simple Triage and Rapid Transport (START) system. You find a young person lying on the floor with blood covering his shirt. Quick assessment reveals him to be breathing at 24 times per minute. Which one of the following should you do next?
 
  A) Start positive pressure ventilation.
  B) Check for a radial pulse.
  C) Determine the mental status.
  D) Place a yellow tag on his wrist.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

pratush dev

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 321
Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B


clmills979

  • Member
  • Posts: 551
Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

ryhom

  • Member
  • Posts: 366
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In the United States, congenital cytomegalovirus causes one child to become disabled almost every hour. CMV is the leading preventable viral cause of development disability in newborns. These disabilities include hearing or vision loss, and cerebral palsy.

Did you know?

Russia has the highest death rate from cardiovascular disease followed by the Ukraine, Romania, Hungary, and Poland.

Did you know?

Certain topical medications such as clotrimazole and betamethasone are not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age. They must be used very cautiously, as directed by a doctor, to treat any child. Children have a much greater response to topical steroid medications.

Did you know?

A cataract is a clouding of the eyes' natural lens. As we age, some clouding of the lens may occur. The first sign of a cataract is usually blurry vision. Although glasses and other visual aids may at first help a person with cataracts, surgery may become inevitable. Cataract surgery is very successful in restoring vision, and it is the most frequently performed surgery in the United States.

Did you know?

On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.

The progression and effects of cancer. The progression and effects of cancer.
bone cancer bone cancer
Each year, the leaders of the world’s eight most powerful nations meet in a secluded place to make ... Each year, the leaders of the world’s eight most powerful nations meet in a secluded place to make ...
Autonomic innervation of the female reproductive system Autonomic innervation of the female reproductive system
Steak and chicken breast Steak and chicken breast
A female Agile Wallaby (Macropus agilis) with young in pouch feeds on grass in Green Bowling Bay Nat A female Agile Wallaby (Macropus agilis) with young in pouch feeds on grass in Green Bowling Bay Nat
Video: Apicomplexan life cycle Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library