If a comprehensive metabolic panel reveals any abnormality, it is recommended that patients fast for ________ hours before more specific testing
a. 8
b. 10
c. 12
d. 14
c
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On scene, a paramedic directs you to help another EMS crew with a patient who was hit by a passenger van that ran into a crowd. As you approach the patient, what scene size-up clue seemingly indicates that the patient is suffering from traumatic asphyxia?
A) Wound to the chest making a sucking sound B) Abdominal bruising and distention C) Bluish discoloration to the neck and face D) Bilateral femur deformity
You are assessing a patient who has fallen from a ladder and is in severe pain from an angulated, midshaft femur. Although angulated, there is good circulation and sensation distal to the injury site. The patient is conscious and alert and complains of severe pain. The MOST correct treatment for this patient is:
A) treat for shock with oxygen, IV fluids, and secure patient to spine board. B) oxygen, IV, traction splinting, and give analgesics for pain as indicated. C) oxygen, IV, ladder splint as found, give analgesics for pain, and transport. D) give morphine, splint the extremity as found, and transport.
____ burns can be the result of exposure to flames, steam, molten liquids, or contact with a hot object.
A. Electrical B. Thermal C. Radiation D. Chemical
Each drug product should be stocked in such a way that the __________ items are taken from stock first
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word