A 19-year-old female states that she is addicted to Vicodin because it makes her feel good, and she cannot stop taking the pills. She states that she craves them all the time, and when she runs out she does not feel sick but becomes preoccupied with how she can get more. Assessment reveals no abnormalities, and vital signs are within acceptable limits. This patient's condition is most consistent
with:
A) physical dependence.
B) habituation.
C) psychological dependence.
D) tolerance.
C
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A 62-year-old female patient was struck by a car traveling approximately 45 miles per hour. After being struck, she was thrown 15 feet onto the sidewalk, impacting the pavement with her head and chest. The primary assessment has been completed, spine motion restriction precautions have been provided, and life threats addressed. The patient's husband is by her side. When performing the secondary exam on this patient, what should the EMT do first?
A) Examine the head and chest for other life-threatening injuries B) Obtain a full set of vital signs including a pulse oximeter reading C) Ask the family member if the patient has any past medical history D) Perform a rapid head-to-toe physical assessment
You have a 32-year-old male patient who just arrived at the aid room on the top of a 9,000-foot peak. You think he may be exhibiting signs of altitude sickness. You recognize that the key to a successful outcome of treatment is to:
a. get him to lie down so his symptoms do not worsen. b. start him on oxygen via a nasal cannula. c. prevent further body cooling by covering him with blankets. d. recognize the patient's signs and descend to a lower elevation.
Because most sport organizations are white-dominated, white-identified, and white-centered, the success of ethnic minorities requires
A. a presentation of self that is hyper-confident. B. acting in ways that whites define as normal. C. previous experience as athletes. D. a deep knowledge of their own ethnic heritage.
When treating acute injuries, the primary goal is to initially tape the athlete for support and return him or her to participation.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)