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EMS Operations:

1. You are called to the scene of a woman who is having difficulty breathing. Upon arrival you notice several people surrounding the woman who seems to be agitated. Your scene assessment determines it to be safe and you approach the woman who is in the tripod position. Her breathing is rapid and shallow. She states her ribs hurt after being struck with a punch from her husband. You should?


2. Your patient is a 14-year-old girl who is complaining of vaginal pain after falling onto the center post of her bike. She is alone and very scared. She has called the accident in on her cell phone and stated that she is bleeding very badly and feeling faint. Besides treating for shock, what other things should you consider with this patient?


3. You are the first EMS unit on scene of a multiple casualty incident. A crane has fallen from a building roof top and ripped through an adjacent building. What should you do according to the ICS?


4. Which of the following would be a sign that CPR may not be necessary?


5. An EMT may be charged with abandonment if they?


6. What should be done to a French tip catheter after suctioning a patient's airway?


7. What is the area of hazardous contamination known as?


8. What authority has jurisdiction over radio transmissions made during a call?


9. Expressed consent is?


10. Communication on the radio is a very important part of the EMS system, and messages should be: