Recent content by Mystwaker

Torso, Legs and then HEAD LAST!!! Dont get distracted by all the additional supplies around, there is usually additional padding but besure to check if its needed or at the very least verbalize that you would assess the need for additional padding to any voids. Dont forget about checking CMS...

Take your time, 10 minutes is a long time and 15 is way more than enough to complete any of the phychomotor stations. Review your flow sheets and know where you are in your assesment. Oh yeah, DONT FORGET TO BREATHE!

Treat as is and document all your findings. Unless your ALS is managing this pt there isn't a whole lot the basic can do. Manage their ABC and treat any secondary injury or illness from the "seizure". I wouldn't document that you thought it was fake, maybe something along the lines of this pt...

There is a part online that your instructor has to log in to confirm that you have completed the course and motor skills exam, after that you will able to sign up for a test date. I assume since you have already paid for your exam that you have set up your profile on nremt.org, if that is the...

Double check what the specific requirements are for your state. Some states like mine require both your state cert and the national registry in order to practice.