White blood cells (WBCs) are also called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
leukocytes
White blood cells are also called leukocytes.
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The patient is experiencing sinus blockages in the area between the eye sockets. These sinuses are called _______________
a. frontal b. ethmoid
Using terms like "Honey" "Sweetheart" or "Bud" should be used by the Paramedic to make the patient feel more comfortable.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
If you are unsure as to whether a hypothermic patient has a pulse present, palpate the carotid artery for 15 to 20 seconds.
a. true b. false
You are caring for an unresponsive 54-year-old man with an apparent isolated head injury after he fell from a standing position. Your partner is maintaining manual stabilization of the patient's head while assisting his breathing. Your rapid head-to-toe exam reveals only a large hematoma to the patient's forehead. Further assessment reveals that the patient is wearing a medical alert bracelet that reads "allergic to codeine." You should:
A) instruct your partner to ventilate the patient at 24 breaths/min. B) perform a detailed secondary assessment and transport at once. C) assess his blood glucose reading and give dextrose if necessary. D) give epinephrine in case he is experiencing an allergic reaction.