If an injured patient has lost all use of his diaphragm, the EMT should recognize that the patient:
A) has lost a major portion of his ability to breathe.
B) is breathing adequately but most likely will be complaining of chest pain.
C) requires immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation and frequent suctioning.
D) requires supplemental oxygen with a nonrebreather face mask.
A
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A) Increase in respirations B) Decrease in heart rate C) Decreased blood pressure D) Increase in heart rate
A 56-year-old patient is in bed and unable to speak. Family members state that he had a stroke in the past and has been bedridden since then, but has always been able to talk, until a few hours ago when his speech became garbled. They also state that the last stroke left him paralyzed on his left side. Your assessment reveals that the patient is unable to speak, but has an open airway, adequate respirations, and a strong radial pulse. Additionally, you note that he is unable to move his right arm. Vital signs are within normal limits. What would be an appropriate step in the care on this patient?
A) Rapid transport to a stroke center B) Suction the mouth and then place an NPA C) Administer positive pressure ventilation D) Insert an oropharyngeal airway
Chronic serous otitis media, bilateral:
Select the correct code for each of the diagnoses: A) H65.23. B) H65.20. C) H65.196. D) H65.193.
What is the name of the valve that is also known as the mitral valve?
A. Right atrioventricular B. Bicuspid C. Tricuspid D. Aortic semilunar E. Pulmonary semilunar