You have arrived at a home where the parents found their 13-year-old son in the garage inhaling propane from the family grill. Your assessment reveals him to be alert and oriented with an open airway. His breathing is labored, and his pulse is rapid for his age. When conducting the secondary assessment, which of the following findings or information would be of the greatest concern to the EMT?
A) Chemical burn to the right hand
B) Abdominal pain and diarrhea
C) Wheezing localized to the left lung
D) Suicide attempt two years ago
C
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a. The heart b. The lungs c. The brain d. The liver
Which does NOT describe the Japanese health care system?
A) It is a mixed model. B) There is mandatory insurance. C) The delivery model is a private market model. D) The system is the same as that in Scandinavia.
Normal lab values for blood specimens vary, depending on ________.
A. whether the specimen is venous or capillary blood B. the lab that is analyzing the specimen C. the equipment used for the test D. All of these
Using an ICD-9-CM code book, select the appropriate code(s) for the diagnostic statements given in the following questions
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