Author Question: An 82-year-old female with nausea and vomiting has called 911. When obtaining her past medical ... (Read 66 times)

Mr3Hunna · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

An 82-year-old female with nausea and vomiting has called 911. When obtaining her past medical history, she informs you that she suffered a transient ischemic attack (TIA) two months ago. Based on this, what should the EMT expect to find?

A) Decreased sensation to the left side of her body
B) Difficulty in moving her right arm and right leg
C) Decreased sensation to her left leg
D) The absence of any neurological deficits

Question 2

You have been summoned to a retail store where you are directed to a middle-aged woman who was found in the bathroom on the toilet. Your assessment shows her to be responsive to painful stimuli with an open airway and labored breathing. Her pulse is fast and regular and her skin is warm to the touch. The primary assessment has been completed and the appropriate care given. As the stretcher is prepared, you perform the secondary assessment. When assessing her chest, you note the presence of crackles to both lungs. What should you do next?

A) Place the patient on the stretcher.
B) Assess the abdomen.
C) Obtain vital signs.
D) Evaluate the head and neck.