Author Question: A patient is lying under a tree after being involved in a motor vehicle collision. She states that ... (Read 69 times)

Haya94 · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

A patient is lying under a tree after being involved in a motor vehicle collision. She states that immediately after the crash, she felt okay, but now her legs are numb and tingling. She also has lower back discomfort. What question is it most important for the EMT to ask first?

A) Do you think that you had a seizure?
B) Are you allergic to any medications?
C) How did you get out of the car?
D) Do you have a history of back problems?

Question 2

A 58-year-old woman states she has chest pain when she climbs stairs, but the pain goes away when she rests. You should suspect:

A) chronic high blood pressure.
B) angina pectoris.
C) cardiac arrest.
D) heart attack.