If a(n) ____ pulse is present, it is reasonable to assume that the patient's blood pressure is adequate to supply perfusion to that peripheral site.
A. radial
B. carotid
C. pulmonary
D. axial
Answer: A
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A. should never work B. are allowed to work C. may stay for twenty minutes D. may cautiously place an unstaffed master stream
Splitting of the second heart sound (S2) is normally most pronounced during which of the fol-lowing?
a. Exhalation b. Breath holding c. Inhalation d. Forced exhalation
The cusps of valves are anchored by cordlike structures called ________ _________ to bumps of cardiac muscle called papillary muscles.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The Good Samaritan law was originally passed in order to:
A) encourage paramedics to respond while on duty. B) discourage EMS systems from billing the patient. C) encourage the public to help at emergency scenes. D) provide immunity from liability to the paramedic.