Tragically, you have just arrived by the side of a 23-year-old female who is 37 weeks pregnant and apneic and pulseless after being shot in the abdomen. Regarding care of this woman, which of the following statements would you provide to other rescuers on scene?
A) "Sadly, there is nothing that can be done, I will call medical direction and inform the doctor."
B) "I am going to call for ALS backup; it is her and her baby's only chance for survival."
C) "I need someone to listen for fetal heart tones to see if the baby is still alive."
D) "Waiting for ALS backup is not beneficial; we need to provide CPR and get her to the hospital now!"
D
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A) Diversity B) Delirium C) Diagnosis D) Dorsiflexion
You are at the residence of an alert and oriented 87-year-old female who is very short of breath but is refusing to go to the hospital. Rather, she wants you to treat her at home and then leave when she feels better. As an EMT knowledgeable of the characteristics and behaviors of this age group, you would become suspicious that her request is based on the fact that she:
A) may have Alzheimer's dementia and has yet to be diagnosed. B) is concerned that she does not have the money to pay for the ambulance transport. C) is concerned that she may be giving up the independence of living in her home. D) does not trust those who are younger in age to take care of her.