Your pregnant patient is in active labor. She has been lying on her back throughout her labor and is experiencing signs and symptoms of shock. Her vital signs are pulse rate 118, respirations 22, blood pressure 96/62, and skin cool and diaphoretic. The BEST way to treat her is to:
A) place a rolled blanket under her left hip to displace the uterus.
B) elevate her legs to increase the blood return to the heart.
C) cover her up with a blanket to maintain body heat.
D) give her some fluids to drink to help elevate her blood pressure.
A
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You are assessing a 2½-year-old who was involved in a minor car accident. She is currently alert and oriented. While you are assessing her for possible injuries, which of the following would be considered appropriate?
A) Assess the child starting at her head and moving to her feet. B) Allow the child to hold a favorite toy during the assessment. C) Be firm with the child and provide concrete instructions on what you expect. D) Touch and hold the child as much as possible.
When using the Glasgow Coma Score (GCS) , the EMT understands that:
A) the score identifies the type of head injury. B) the higher score the better. C) the score must be combined with vital signs. D) a low score indicates less severity.