Author Question: A 15-year-old cross-country runner collapsed during practice in 90 degree Fahrenheit temperatures ... (Read 89 times)

kaid0807 · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

A 15-year-old cross-country runner collapsed during practice in 90 degree Fahrenheit temperatures and 80 percent humidity. He responds only to painful stimuli, and has hot, flushed skin. You should first:

A) administer sips of cool water or sports drink.
B) begin CPR if a radial pulse cannot be felt.
C) cover the patient with ice.
D) wet his skin and fan the patient aggressively.

Question 2

A 2-year-old boy fell down a flight of stairs. Which instruction would you provide to other EMTs who are immobilizing the patient?

A) After he is on the board, place a towel behind his head to keep the airway open.
B) It is better if the collar is a little too big; that is more comfortable for him.
C) Let's place a folded towel under his shoulders to help maintain head alignment.
D) Just apply a cervical collar and then place him directly on the stretcher.