In which examination position does the patient lie on his back with his knees drawn up and his feet flat on the table?
A. Prone
B. Dorsal recumbent
C. Fowler's
D. Sims'
E. Proctologic
B. Dorsal recumbent
In the dorsal recumbent position, the patient lies on his back with his knees drawn up and his feet flat on the table.
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A) The patient has a history of asthma. B) The patient has a diastolic blood pressure greater than 90 mmHg. C) The patient does not currently take aspirin. D) The patient feels dizzy.
The principle way dry chemical agent extinguishes fire is through the interruption of ______________
a. pyrolysis b. heat of vaporization c. decomposition of extinguishing agent d. chemical chain-breaking reactions
An alert and oriented male patient with chest discomfort refuses treatment and transport to the hospital. He is angry with his family for calling 911 and refuses to sign the refusal of care form despite several requests. Which of these is your next best action?
A) Contact the police to place the patient into protective custody B) Have a family member sign as a witness to the father's refusal C) Call dispatch on a recorded telephone line and notify the dispatcher of the situation prior to departing the scene D) Carefully restrain the patient and place him on the stretcher for transport
Occlusion to which pulmonary structure would cause total cessation of airflow into and out of the lungs?
A) Right bronchi B) Nasopharynx C) Trachea D) Esophagus