The list of the patient's medications is extremely important in the assessment of a patient with an apparent behavioral emergency. If a patient were to tell you that he was taking St. John's wort, what condition might he be trying to treat?
A) Depression
B) Panic attack
C) Psychosis
D) Sleep disorder
Answer: A
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Which of these statements made by your EMT partner best indicates an understanding of the prehospital role in caring for the patient in shock?
A) "The job of the EMT is to recognize that a person is in shock and get him or her to the hospital so treatment can be started." B) "Because shock is a life-threatening condition, it is important that the EMT identify the exact cause so the proper care can be given." C) "If shock is in the compensatory or early stage, it is not yet life-threatening and the EMT can take his time in assessing and treating the patient." D) "Since shock is best treated in the hospital, the EMT should provide care to maintain perfusion to the vital organs and transport the patient."
While delivering a baby, you note that the umbilical cord is wrapped around the baby's neck. You would:
A) Clamp and cut the cord to prevent strangulation of the newborn B) Stop the delivery and transport C) Attempt to slip the cord over the baby's shoulders or head D) Contact medical direction for directions
Symptoms of chronic renal failure may be mild or nonexistent until at least ________ percent of kidney function is lost.
A. 10 B. 20 C. 25 D. 30
The period of time during which an agency, business, or individual is vulnerable to civil or criminal proceedings is known as ______________________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).