An unresponsive 14-year-old presents with agonal respirations and pinpoint pupils. You should suspect he has ingested

• A.diazepam.
• B.hydrocodone.
• C.amphetamine.
• D.acetaminophen.

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A choking patient becomes unresponsive. What should the EMT perform next? Select the two correct options.

• A.Check for a pulse
• B.Begin chest compressions
• C.Open mouth
• D.Do not ventilate until the foreign body is removed
• E.Position the patient in recovery and administer back blows

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A 24-year-old male was injured in an explosion at a large factory. He is breathing shallowly at a rate of 40 and his capillary refill is 3 seconds. What color should you assign him for triage?

• A.Red
• B.Yellow
• C.Black
• D.Green

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You have consulted with on-line medical direction to terminate resuscitation of a 74-year-old female. How should you inform her family of this decision?

• A."She has died."
• B."She has passed."
• C."She didn't make it."
• D."She is at peace."

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A 21-year-old patient has loss of movement and sensation in the legs. The patient is under a car, which fell on them. Bystanders have lifted the vehicle off the patient. Which method, clothes drag or long backboard, should the EMT use to move the patient, and why?

• A.Clothes drag, because it will move the patient out of danger faster.
• B.Clothes drag, because it will move their spine the least.
• C.Long backboard, because it will move the patient out of danger faster.
• D.Long backboard, because it will prevent injury to their spine.

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