You are called for an elderly man who was found lying on the sidewalk early on a cold winter morning. He has a light jacket on, but it appears he has been outside overnight. There is a pile of mail scattered nearby. Your assessment shows that his extremities are very cold and he seems disoriented. He groans when you palpate his pelvis. You should suspect he is suffering from:
A) Alzheimer's disease. B) a medication overdose.
C) a closed head injury. D) hypothermia.
D
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A) negative dromotropic B) negative chronotropic C) positive dromotropic D) positive chronotropic
Chemical changes in matter are irreversible because of its __________ structure
a. Atomic b. Molecular c. Electronic d. Nektonic
The EMT would recognize a simple partial seizure when she observes:
A) Jerky muscular activity of a single extremity B) Repetitive actions such as lip smacking or finger rolling C) Blank staring that begins and ends abruptly D) Abrupt personality changes, including fits of rage
The sense of ________ is the major determinant of food choices
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