Recent content by bdoss2006

I know scope varies by state and so do protocols, but I am just looking for a general guideline. If an EMT obtains a 12 lead, can they go by the ecg machine interpretation to advise the patient as far as a refusal goes, or does it have to be transmitted to the hospital? I’m in Virginia by the...

I don’t see how it’s that bad of a thing. It’s just making sure I am 100% correct to make sure my patients have appropriate care. Maybe a little extreme but not a bad thing.

I do have a basic understanding of fundamental topics. As I have stated, I think with a lot of my questions, I know the answers, but I just am paranoid that I’m wrong, so I ask people smarter than me if I’m correct. These said people only respond with negative comments implying I’m too stupid to...

That doesn’t mean I don’t know the answer. That’s to make sure I’m 100% correct on what I do know. And by the way, you people on here acting like I’m an idiot makes me doubt myself even more. You’re incorrect on your little “5 years” and “1 year” statement. I won’t have any trouble lasting as...

I probably worded the question wrong. I get why you assess it, but it's more the physiological part I don't understand. If there’s enough head trauma to cause pupil changes, wouldn’t there be other signs? (Decreased LOC, confusion, etc.)

Yes, I learned plenty in my class. I wish you would just leave this forum. **CL edit ** I’m concerned about how you treat your patients emotionally, because I’d say you are just as rude and disrespectful in person as on here.

I can assure you they are not “really basic” questions. I think a lot of my issue is I know the answer to what I’m asking, but I doubt myself so I ask for reassurance. No, I do not need to “ask for a refund”. **CL edit** And also, there is no need to be concerned about my patients. They’re in as...

Here’s my doubting what I know coming in 😂 what assessment findings would lead you to believe that someone’s spo2 is low even though the monitor says it’s not? Or vise versa, normal when the monitor says it’s low? I’m pretty sure I know the answer to these but I doubt myself

I don’t think I need to retake the class. I was one of the top in my class, and passed national registry with only a few questions over the minimum, and I was paying attention in class. I’m not stupid. The questions I have asked are more advanced questions. I could be asking way more simple...

Why do you assess peoples pupils with possible head injuries that are fully alert and oriented? Correct me if I’m wrong, but if you have a bad enough head injury/increased ICP, wouldn’t there be more signs and symptoms? Is it just being extra thorough?

First of all, I am a certified EMT, and have been for a few months. I was one of the top in my class, and passed national registry with just a few more than 70 questions, so I’m not stupid. I think I know a lot of the stuff I ask, but I just doubt myself. The main thing I’m wondering about now...

I’m certified and have been for months. There are no instructors to ask.

Well, I’m 18 and every ear exam I’ve had has been perfect, so I don’t think that is the problem. Yes, I know it doesn’t go in the center. I always put it in the area where I expect the brachial artery to be.

Anyone have any tips for hearing blood pressures? I have a horrible time hearing them. I have a Littman classic iii stethoscope. I don’t know if a better one would help or not.

What should you do as far as supplemental oxygen if a patient has a normal spo2, and no obvious signs of hypoxia/dyspnea, but complains of difficulty breathing?