Exam 2: Scene Size-Up

A loud, harsh sound over the trachea on auscultation with a stethoscope suggests:

A 12-lead ECG that reveals slight ST segment elevation; Q waves in leads II, III, and aVF; and ST elevation in V1 and V2 most indicate which of the following?

A scalp condition marked by mild flaking of skin is known as:

To detect life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias, the paramedic must view the ECG in ________ lead(s).

Physical exam techniques include all of the following EXCEPT:

Questions to ask about a patient's past medical history include all of the following areas EXCEPT:

A patient who is misinterpreting what is happening is experiencing a(n):

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the components of a comprehensive patient history?

The total duration of ventricular depolarization is represented by the ________ on the ECG.

What does the "C" in the CAGE alcohol-screening tool stand for?

Using an otoscope, you can examine the patient for ________ and ________.

According to the 2015 AHA guidelines/recommendations, a patient who appears to be unresponsive and not breathing or breathing ineffectively should be assessed using which mnemonic memory aid?

Your patient appears awake, but barely looks at you when you call his name. His airway is open, and he is breathing at 34 times per minute. He appears cyanotic. Which of the following adjuncts is most appropriate at this point?

Which of the following is affected by a properly working pacemaker?

Part of active listening includes maintaining eye contact and using appropriate gestures in a process known as:

Your patient is a 73-year-old man who is sitting in a recliner, cyanotic, pulseless, and apneic. The patient's skin is cool and dry. The patient's wife last saw him an hour and a half ago. Which of the following should you do first?

A light, popping, nonmusical sound heard upon auscultation of the lungs is best described as:

After a call you discuss the patient with the ED physician, comparing diagnoses and care plans. This is an example of:

Which of the following statements can show your empathy toward the patient?

Which of the following is most likely to result in life-threatening hemorrhage?