Which of the following cardiac diagnostic procedures evaluates and measures plaque in the coronary arteries?
A) Echocardiogram
B) Holter monitor application
C) Dobutamine test
D) Noninvasive heart scan
D
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While an EMT forms a field diagnosis on the scene of an emergency, how do the steps differ from the traditional approach to diagnosis?
A) The EMT forms a field diagnosis within the first few minutes of the call to formulate treatment as quickly as possible. B) Due to the limited time spent with the patient, the EMT must rely on a differential diagnosis. C) The EMT does not have time to form a differential diagnosis and must rely on prior experience when treating a patient. D) The EMT must rule in or out the most serious conditions associated with the patient's presentation.
The label on your patient's prescribed metered-dose inhaler reads as follows: "Administer three puffs as needed for shortness of breath." Your protocols state that you can only assist with two puffs. The patient is extremely short of breath. You should:
A) administer three puffs. B) not administer the medication. C) contact medical direction for orders. D) administer two puffs.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Diagnostics tests are often described by their sensitivity and specificity for a specific disease or disorder, which indicates how likely a test is able to detect a particular disease without producing an erroneous result. Research the terms
sensitivity and specificity and explain which one refers to the ability to detect a disease and which refers to the ability to distinguish a disease.