You have been called to a local emergency department to transfer a male patient to a specialty facility for further care. The man was involved in a deep-sea dive emergency and has been diagnosed with barotrauma. Which finding should be expected with this condition?
A) Pain and deafness to the ears
B) Right upper quadrant pain and vomiting
C) Itchy, blotchy, or mottled skin
D) Weakness or paralysis to the extremities
A) Pain and deafness to the ears
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A female patient with a maxillary fracture has sustained injury to her:
A) Orbits B) Lower jaw C) Nose and orbits D) Upper jaw
A factor that will contribute to the severity of heat illness is:
A) general health. B) age. C) certain medications. D) all of the above.
Which of the following refers to the set of regulations that defines what the AEMT is permitted to do and the limitations placed on him?
A) Scope of practice B) Legal standards of practice C) Protocols and standing orders D) Professional standards