Which one of the following statements shows that an AEMT understands field care of a patient with a possible joint dislocation?
A) The care for a patient with a joint injury is identical to that of a fracture.
B) If a distal pulse is absent, three attempts to straighten the joint can be made.
C) If a joint injury is suspected, ice packs and not splints are indicated.
D) Warm packs, not cold packs, are indicated for a patient with a possible joint injury.
Question 2
Which of the following airway complaints would NOT cause bronchoconstriction?
A) Asthma
B) Partial upper airway obstruction
C) Anaphylaxis
D) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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