Author Question: The EMT should recognize heat cramps as the probable cause of a patient's problem when the patient ... (Read 84 times)

go.lag · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

The EMT should recognize heat cramps as the probable cause of a patient's problem when the patient states:

A) I am having a hard time moving my fingers.
B) I cannot remember what day it is.
C) I have pain in my belly and legs.
D) My neck feels as though it is in spasm.

Question 2

During the primary assessment of a geriatric patient complaining of shortness of breath and fever, you quickly locate the radial pulse. What should you do next?

A) Assess the patient's breathing.
B) Obtain a blood pressure.
C) Determine the rate and quality of the pulse.
D) Establish the patient's level of consciousness.