The pulse of an infant is assessed at the:
A) groin. B) neck. C) upper arm. D) wrist.
C
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A) Urinary frequency B) Stress C) Overflow D) Urge
The prophylactic use of topical antimicrobials on burn wounds:
A. is encouraged because most burn wounds are infected. B. is encouraged because this patient population is at a high risk for infection. C. is discouraged because of the potential for adverse reactions, such as sensitization and allergic reactions. D. is discouraged because it fosters the development of resistant strains of bacteria.
On follow-up, the ED physician informs you that a patient you transported earlier was found to have a hemothorax. You would understand this is a condition in which:
A) the trachea was torn. B) fluid and blood collected around the heart. C) the pleural membranes were punctured by a rib. D) blood collected in the chest.
The general rule with explosives is that if the fire is near or is affecting the explosives, then emergency responders should ____.
A. isolate the area B. don SCBA C. redouble efforts to put out the fire D. explode the containers before fire reaches them