A patient informs you that whenever she is exposed to a particular soap, she experiences a mild allergic reaction. As a knowledgeable EMT, you should recognize that:
A) The soap contains an antigen
B) The patient's airway will swell shut if she inhales the soap
C) The soap contains antibodies that react in the patient's body
D) She must have been exposed to the soap as an infant
A) The soap contains an antigen
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I-9 SS-4 W-4 SS-5
A poorly written patient care report:
A. is unavoidable during a mass-casualty incident and is generally acceptable. B. generally results in a lawsuit, even if the patient outcome was favorable. C. may raise questions by others as to the paramedic's quality of patient care. D. often indicates that the paramedic was too busy providing patient care.
Give an example of a resource that may be referenced in the Resource box in the New Appointment Entry dialog box.
A. exam room B. equipment or exam room C. provider D. equipment
Vinnie receives a call from Mr. Everson, who says his wife is confused. He says she is pale and is feeling faint and sweaty. Mr. Everson also says his wife has a weak, rapid pulse, and her skin is cool and moist. Vinnie should recognize these symptoms as ________.
A. a heart attack B. a heat stroke C. a stroke D. shock E. hypothermia