You arrive on the scene and find an unresponsive homeless man lying in the alleyway clutching a wine bottle. He is wearing a long-sleeved shirt, but does not have pants on. His skin feels cold to the touch. The week's temperatures have not been above 50°F. Which of the following should you do immediately after ensuring the patient has an adequate airway?
A) Begin passive rewarming.
B) Check the pulse.
C) Provide manual stabilization of the cervical spine.
D) Apply the AED.
B
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The AEMT is CORRECT when he makes which one of the following statements about assessment of the pupils?
A) "Dilated pupils are less of a concern than pupils that are constricted." B) "Constricted pupils are less of a concern than are dilated pupils." C) "Some people naturally have unequal pupils, but both should react to light." D) "If a patient's pupils are dilated but react to light, the pupillary exam is considered normal."
What is the BEST explanation of why a patient who experiences a syncopal episode regains consciousness after falling?
A. The supine position allows more blood to perfuse the brain. B. The act of falling causes the heart rate to decrease. C. The trauma of falling causes the blood glucose level to increase. D. The seizure stops once the patient is supine.