An 84-year-old male fell a week ago and has been bedridden since then. Today, he presents with an altered mental status. His skin is pale and cold and his respirations are rapid and shallow. The EMT should suspect:
A. a subdural hematoma.
B. acute hyperglycemia.
C. hypovolemic shock.
D. a systemic infection.
Ans: D. a systemic infection.
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________, also known as "swayback," is a condition in which the abdomen and buttocks protrude due to an exaggerated lumbar curvature
a. Kyphosis b. Lordosis c. Cyphosis d. Mordosis
The force that occurs between two surfaces moving against each other, which increases when the moving surfaces are rougher and decreases when they are smoother, is ____________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The agency responsible for determining eligibility for Medicare is the:
a. Social Security Administration. b. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. c. Healthcare Agency of America. d. Insurance Regulation Agency.
If you must walk around the office while you are on the phone with a patient, always keep HIPAA and patient ________ in mind.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).