Difficult or painful breathing is called ____.
A. eupnea
B. tachypnea
C. hyperpnea
D. dyspnea
E. apnea
D. dyspnea
Dyspnea is difficult or painful breathing.
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a. hyperventilation syndrome. b. asthma. c. crepitus. d. pneumothorax.
How many examination rooms must be wheelchair accessible?
A. At least one B. At least two C. At least three D. None
You have been selected to represent your EMS system on a disaster planning committee involving many different agencies. Regarding preparation for a possible disaster, which item is most beneficial to stress in the meeting?
A) Specific terminology and codes will need to be established to make communication effective B) All rescuers must be flexible and able to perform any task asked of them at a disaster C) The lay community should become involved in disaster planning by learning basic first aid and CPR D) Separate plans using the NIMS need to be developed for natural and human-made disasters
The eyelid margins are cleaned using cotton-tip ________
A. applicators B. sponges