Which of the following methods should the EMT use first to attempt to access a patient in a vehicle while awaiting arrival of a rescue crew?
A) Try all of the vehicle's doors to see if they will open.
B) Use a heavy tool to break the window closest to the patient.
C) Use a spring-loaded punch to break the rear window.
D) Use a pry-bar to release the Nader pin in the door latch.
A
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Your patient is a 52-year-old female who is alert but slightly confused after a syncopal episode lasting about 1 minute. She has no complaints, and your physical exam reveals no abnormalities aside from slight confusion. She has had a stroke and has a history of type II diabetes and hypertension. HR = 100, BP = 132/84, RR = 12, SaO2 = 99%. Which of the following is the least likely cause of the
patient's episode? A) Orthostatic hypotension B) Hypoglycemia C) Transient ischemic attack D) Transient cardiac arrhythmia
Amiodarone can be used to treat arrhythmias originating in all locations EXCEPT the
A) atrium. B) sinus node. C) AV junction. D) ventricle.