Which of the following conditions can have an adverse effect on the quality of a fingerstick?
A) the age of a patient
B) the gender of a patient
C) always using the first drop of blood
D) the presence of a wedding ring
Answer: C
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When obtaining a medical history from the family of a patient experiencing seizure, which of these questions is most important for the EMT to ask first?
A) "How long has he had his seizure condition?" B) "Has he ever been hospitalized for seizures?" C) "Does he take his seizure medications as prescribed?" D) "Was he grunting and breathing hard during the seizure?"
An awake but confused patient with a history of diabetes accidentally spilled a pot of hot water on himself while cooking. He has a partial-thickness burn on his right anterior leg. Following an unremarkable primary assessment, which action seems most appropriate?
A) Determine the percentage of body surface area burned B) Check the patient's blood glucose level C) Assess for signs of infection at the burn site D) Apply a wet sterile dressing to the burn
When the diaphragm contracts, the air pressure inside the thoracic cavity:
A. decreases. B. increases. C. increases and then decreases. D. remains the same.
It is important to prevent the individual receiving services from participating in interdisciplinary team meetings.?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false