Which of the following fractures is most common among elderly women due to falls?
A) Mid-shaft femur B) Pelvis C) Distal femur D) Proximal femur
D
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Which of the following provides a clue to the nature of an illness?
A) Medication bottles on the nightstand B) Length of a knife C) Caliber of ammunition D) Surface on which a patient fell
You are assessing a 73-year-old male patient who complains of altered mental status and shortness of breath. The patient is conscious, but confused. His pulse is rapid and weak, and his skin cool and diaphoretic. An Emergency Medical Responder provides you with the following vital signs: pulse, 136; respirations, 20 breaths/min; blood pressure, 168/88 mmHg; and SpO2, 89%. A family member states that the patient has diabetes and takes insulin. He also has a history of hypertension, colon cancer, irregular heartbeat, and transient ischemic attacks (TIA). Which action should the EMT take next?
A) Check the patient's blood sugar B) Perform the secondary exam C) Apply supplemental oxygen D) Administer oral glucose
Category ________ codes describe widely used services and procedures approved by the FDA.
A. I B. II C. III D. IV
A permanent and potentially serious side effect of therapeutic irradiation of oral squamous cell carcinoma is:
a. Dysgeusia b. Persistent mucosal ulcerations c. Compromised bone healing d. Mucosal bleeding e. None of the above