Which of these can identify progression from preeclampsia to eclampsia?
A. Active seizures
B. Proteinurea
C. Thrombocytopenia
D. Rise in diastolic blood pressure
Answer: A. Active seizures
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UN identification numbers are provided in which section of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)?
A. Blue-bordered section B. Green-bordered section C. Yellow-bordered section D. Orange-bordered section
Which of the following statements about OEC 5th Edition is false?
a. It contains the most recent information about prehospital care at the time of its publication. b. It is a resource text for the NSP OEC course. c. It is to be used by instructors to teach students the basic concepts of care. d. It supersedes local medical direction and management directives.
You observe one of your coworkers slipping a prescription pad into the pocket of his coat. What should your next step be?
A) Confront the coworker. B) Tell another coworker what you witnessed. C) Inform your supervisor. D) Say nothing at all.
Which of the following is Step 4 of the procedure to titrate bilevel positive airway pressure, taking place after setting the IPAP maximum time?
A. Start the IPAP at 8 cm H2O and the EPAP at 4 cm H2O. B. Attach mask to patient, ensure proper fit, and start machine. C. Increase IPAP in 1 to 2 cm H2O increments to provide more ventilatory assistance and larger tidal volume. D. Use supplemental oxygen if baseline saturation remains low with appropriate IPAP and EPAP settings.