Author Question: An unresponsive patient was ejected from a car as it rolled at a high rate of speed. The primary ... (Read 55 times)

tichca · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

An unresponsive patient was ejected from a car as it rolled at a high rate of speed. The primary assessment is complete and you are providing positive pressure ventilation with high-concentration oxygen. The patient has a significant deformity to the right side of his head, and both pupils are equal but slow to react to light. He also has deformity to the forearms. Vital signs are: pulse 144, respirations 24 and inadequate, blood pressure 90/50 mmHg, and SpO2 97. Based on this presentation, the EMT should:

A) look for evidence of bleeding in an area of the body other than the brain.
B) reassess the pupils and treat the patient for a severe head injury.
C) splint both arms and reassess the vital signs prior to departing the scene.
D) apply a nonrebreather face mask and prepare for possible seizure activity.

Question 2

When a patient or bystander at the scene of an emergency displays fear, anger, or grief, this is best described as which of the following?

A) Post-traumatic stress disorder B) Stress reaction
C) Neurosis D) Catharsis