An elderly patient with an unknown medical history has been found unresponsive in bed. You are unable to wake him, and he is snoring loudly. You should suspect that:
A) he has choked on a foreign body.
B) his breathing is adequate, as indicated by snoring.
C) his tongue may be obstructing his airway.
D) he has vomited.
Question 2
When an AEMT is driving an ambulance using lights and sirens, most states DO NOT permit the AEMT to:
A) drive in the wrong direction down a one way street.
B) turn in any direction at an intersection.
C) proceed through a red light without stopping.
D) pass another vehicle in a no passing zone.
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