An 83-year-old patient is unresponsive and lying on the floor. The patient has a large bruise and laceration on the forehead. The patient's vital signs are BP 90/60, P 126, and R 0. Which of the following conditions should the EMT most suspect?

• A.Spine injury
• B.Brain herniation
• C.Commotio cordis
• D.Open pneumothorax

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What is the most effective way an EMT can protect themselves from spreading infectious diseases?

• A.Using proper PPE
• B.Washing uniforms daily
• C.Frequent hand washing
• D.Maintaining current vaccines

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In order for a plaintiff to recover damages in a lawsuit against an EMT, there must be a duty to perform, breach of duty, damage, and

• A.Contributory neglect
• B.Proximate causation
• C.Malfeasance
• D.Abandonment

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A 68-year-old patient has difficulty breathing and audible crackles. The patient has missed the last two dialysis appointments. The vital signs are BP 188/90 mmHg, P 120/min, R 24/min, and SpO# 92% on room air. Which of the following conditions should the EMT most strongly suspect?

• A.Fluid overload
• B.Bronchiolitis
• C.Pneumonia
• D.Ascites

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An EMT has been assigned as the treatment supervisor at a mass casualty incident. Which of the following actions should the EMT perform?

• A.Command the triage personnel during initial assessment.
• B.Establish a staging area for equipment and responders.
• C.Coordinate transportation to appropriate hospitals.
• D.Ensure that secondary triage is completed.

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