Patients with ________ usually have a chief complaint of difficulty breathing, although they may complain of chest pain.

Piriformis tension can compress this nerve producing paresthesias in the buttock:

a. Femoral b. Sciatic c. Gluteal d. Inguinal

A landscaper who has been working in 105 degree weather is responsive to painful stimuli and has an open airway. His breathing is shallow and his radial pulse is weak. His skin is hot and dry and appears to be sunburned. The EMT should immediately:

A) start positive pressure ventilation. B) wrap him in a sheet soaked with cool water. C) administer oxygen through a nonrebreather face mask. D) obtain a full set of vitals.