Describe the signs and symptoms of myocardial infarction
What will be an ideal response?
The signs and symptoms of myocardial infarction are as follows:
? Pain usually occurs at rest
? Compressing, squeezing pain beginning in substernal area and spreading
? Severity of pain varies
? Pain is not relieved by nitroglycerin
? Cold, clammy skin
? Vomiting
? Nausea
? Sweating
? Weakness or extreme fatigue
? Feeling of impending doom
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The condition that occurs when blood to the brain is obstructed or when a vessel in the brain ruptures is:
a. an ulcer c. the flu b. a heart attack d. a stroke
You arrive on the scene of a motor vehicle collision. Walking toward you is the unrestrained driver of the vehicle that sustained moderate front-end damage. The patient complains of some back pain, but is walking around after the crash and does not appear to be suffering from any neurological deficits. What is your initial action in caring for this patient?
A) Perform the primary assessment. B) Obtain the patient's vital signs. C) Look for injuries to the patient's back. D) Take manual in-line spinal stabilization.
A medical record ordered by the court to be available during a malpractice case is
A) disclosed. B) subpoenaed. C) disclosed only to the judge. D) disclosed only to the jury.
Which of the following is an example of a dry heat treatment?
A. Hot soak
B. Hot compress
C. Paraffin bath
D. Hot-water bottle
E. Diathermy