An unrestrained female driver hit a utility pole at a moderate rate of speed and struck the steering wheel with her chest. Her airway is open, and she states that it is painful to breathe. Her pulse is moderate in strength and irregular. Breath sounds are equal bilaterally, and there is no jugular venous distention noted. Assessment of her chest reveals bruising and instability to the sternum
When asked, she denies any past medical history. Based on this mechanism and assessment findings, the EMT should be suspicious for what condition?
A) Pneumothorax
B) Traumatic asphyxia
C) Tension pneumothorax
D) Cardiac contusion
D
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A) Calcium oxalate crystals that are rhomboid-, rod-, or rectangular-shaped and negatively birefringent with positive elongation (blue when aligned with the compensator axis). B) Cholesterol crystals that are plate-like in appearance and weakly positive birefringent. C) Calcium pyrophosphate dehydrate (CPPD) crystals that are rhomboid-, rod-, or rectangular-shaped and weakly positive birefringent with positive elongation (blue when aligned with the compensator axis). D) Sodium urate crystals that are octagonal in shape and strongly positive birefringent with positive elongation.
When talking to a patient on the phone, use
A. a low-pitched voice. B. technical language. C. a slow pace. D. a normal conversational tone.
If a patient shows signs of fainting, first complete the draw, and then have the patient lie down.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
During a 6 hour sleep study period, approximately how many 30 sec epochs would be recorded?
a. 480 c. 240 b. 120 d. 720