A patient has been bitten by what appears to be a black widow spider. The bite to her left hand is dull and achy and she states that the muscles in her shoulders and back are starting to hurt. After ensuring that no life-threatening conditions are present and administering oxygen, the EMT should:
A) pour a vinegar solution over the bite.
B) keep the hand below the level of the heart.
C) massage the muscles of the back and shoulders.
D) apply hot packs to the bite.
B
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You have arrived at a residence for a 66-year-old female who is in cardiac arrest. In the living room, you find Emergency Medical Responders performing CPR on the patient. They quickly report that they found the patient in cardiac arrest and have been doing CPR for 5 minutes. Which one of the following statements should you make at this time?
A) "Let's stop CPR so I can check the airway, breathing, and circulation." B) "Let's stop CPR so I can put the electrodes of the AED on her chest." C) "Let's continue CPR for another 2 minutes, and then I will put the AED on." D) "Let's continue CPR while I talk with the family to see if they want us to continue."
The detection of a pulsating mass upon palpation of a patient's abdomen should make the EMT suspicious that the patient may be suffering from which of the following?
A) A hernia B) An ulcer C) Gastroenteritis D) An abdominal aortic aneurysm