Which of these assessment findings would increase the EMT's suspicion of a gastrointestinal bleed that is likely occurring slowly?
A) Sudden onset of constipation
B) Watery and foul-smelling diarrhea
C) Black semi-formed stool
D) Sharp left lower quadrant pain
C) Black semi-formed stool
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All of the following would be considered one of the several medications that are contraindicated in nursing mothers, EXCEPT _______
a. tetracyclines b. vitamins c. chloramphenicol d. sulfonamides
Five minutes have passed since you assisted in the delivery of a full-term baby boy. Based on your knowledge of physiological changes in the neonate, which would be most concerning?
A) Heart rate of 88 beats per minute B) Respiratory drop from 52 to 38 breaths per minute C) Rectal temperature of 99.8 degrees Fahrenheit D) Systolic blood pressure of 70 mmHg
To contribute to the patient's ________ care, the surgical technologist (ST) must know certain information about him or her. Although the ST does not assess the patient's condition,
information is critical to perform required tasks and to provide quality patient care. A. physical B. mental
The household system of measurement is more accurate than the metric system of measurement
Indicate whether the statement is true or false