What are the signs and symptoms of withdrawal from nicotine?
Signs and symptoms include anxiety, agitation, weight gain, and insomnia.
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All of the following would be appropriate care for a patient with non-traumatic back pain EXCEPT:
A) Administration of analgesia prior to moving the patient B) Application of an ice pack to the affected area C) Spinal immobilization with careful padding of voids D) Administration of anti-inflammatory medications
You arrive on scene to find that the police have subdued a violent man with a history of psychiatric problems. The police state they will put the patient on the stretcher. Which action should cause the EMT to take immediate and corrective action?
A) The patient is placed and restrained in a prone position on the stretcher B) The patient is placed supine with straps over the chest, waist, and thighs C) Police state that the restraints will not be removed until arrival at the hospital D) Police move very quickly to get the patient onto the stretcher
In general, germicides are most effective in which of the following environments?
a. Lower acidity c. Lower temperatures b. Lower alkalinity d. Higher temperatures
When the patient is informed about the procedure in words that can be easily understood, this is _____________
a. informed consent b. implied consent c. either a or b d. neither a nor b