Hi I have 3 multiple choice EMT questions that I need help with. 1. After assist
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Hi I have 3 multiple choice EMT questions that I need help with.
1. After assisting your asthmatic patient with administration of his beta 2 speific medication, you may expect which of the following side effects?
A. Tachycardia
B. Fainting of Dizzness
C. Respiratory Depression
D. Hypertension.
2. Proper technique to suction your patients airway includes (Its down to these 3 answers).
A. Apply suctioning until airway is clear
B. Oxygenatiing and ventilating before and after suctioning.
C.Insert the catherer as deeply as possible.
3. Which patient would be classified as “immediate” during an MCI? (Again 3 answers).
A. A 25 year old male with open fibula fracture and GCS of 14.
B. A 40 year old male with a respiratory rate of 31 and an unstable pelvis
C. An 6 year old female with no respirations after 5 positive pressure ventilations.
Thank you.
Explanation / Answer
1. A. After administering beta 2 specific medication, you may expect the side effects such as tachycardia because beta 2 agonist acts on the smooth muscles, therefore the main symptoms is tachycardia.
2. Proper technique to suction patient's airway is to oxygenating and ventilating before and after suctioning, as patient's are at prone to aspiration during the suctioning procedure it is always adviced to suction and oxygenate patient before and after suctioning.
3. C. The patient who would be classified as immediate in the case given is 6 years old female with no respirations after 5 positive pressure ventilations as compared to the other given situation as the other patient is responsive and oriented, whereas the 6 year old female requires respiration and unresponsive.