A 22-year-old patient fell and had pain in their right arm. The EMT began transporting the patient without splinting the arm. During transport, the patient's pain increased, and a deformity formed. The patient required surgical intervention for a displaced fracture. Based on this example, which of the following elements of negligence could be applied?

• A.Damages
• B.Causation
• C.Duty to act
• D.Breach of duty

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A 15-year-old patient is unresponsive following an assault. The patient has a stab wound on the chest, which is gurgling. The vital signs are BP 76/48 mmHg, P 146/min, R 26/min, and SpO# 90% on room air.
Which of the following types of shock is the most likely cause of the patient ' s presentation?

• A.Hypovolemic
• B.Cardiogenic
• C.Obstructive
• D.Distributive

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What type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe?

• A.Verbal orders
• B.End of life care
• C.Indirect medical oversight
• D.Evidence-based guidelines

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An EMT is using a BVM to ventilate a 28-year-old patient with asthma. The patient is unresponsive, and their vital signs are BP 70/40, P 142, R 8, and SpO2 89% on room air. The patient is becoming increasingly difficult to ventilate. What should the EMT do next?

• A.Place the patient on CPAP
• B.Apply high-flow oxygen via non-rebreather mask
• C.Decrease the rate of ventilations
• D.Ventilate the patient more forcefully

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Following insertion of an oropharyngeal airway in an unresponsive 1-year-old male, he develops cyanosis and bradycardia. You should

• A.remove the airway and ventilate him.
• B.continue ventilation with the airway in place.
• C.increase the ventilation rate to 40-60.
• D.start CPR if his heart rate falls below 100.

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