A male patient was injured when a steam valve opened, causing hot steam to contact his face. Which one of the following statements made by the patient would be of most concern to the EMT and require immediate assessment or treatment?
A) "I think the blisters are breaking."
B) "The pain is excruciating!"
C) "It is sort of hard to breathe."
D) "I think my neck is also burned."
C
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A key benefit of a full-thickness skin graft is:
A. that these grafts allow for multiple graft harvests from the same location for patients with large surface area burns. B. the ability to cover a large surface area. C. improved cosmesis. D. the ability to move the affected area immediately after grafting.
You are on the scene of a riot following a decision in a controversial court case. A large group of people have set fire to vehicles, broken windows, and assaulted people in the area. Which of the following would be the BEST method of incident command?
A) Singular command by fire service B) Singular command by law enforcement C) Unified command D) Singular command by EMS
Altered mental status is often the first objective sign of ____.
A. hemorrhage B. hypoxemia C. stroke D. cardiac arrest
The prescription abbreviation "gr" stands for
A) grain B) gram C) drop D) gargle