EMT Practice Test

Category - EMT-Basic

You should be on the lookout for cardiac arrest if your patient has suffered what?
  1. Epistaxis
  2. Electrical burn
  3. Cerumen impaction
  4. Macular degeneration
Explanation
Answer: B - The entrance and exit woulds of electrical burns do not usually appear as serious as they are, but have a risk of cardiac arrest. When dealing with a patient with electrical burns, you should be prepared, such as having an AED at the ready.
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