The EMT's primary concern with any open injury to the chest is:
A) Controlling internal bleeding
B) Evaluating for crepitus
C) Stopping air entry
D) Checking for intercostal muscle damage
C) Stopping air entry
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A Guillain-Barré syndrome patient has autonomic nervous system dysfunction which can result in all of the following EXCEPT:
a. tachycardia. b. hypotension. c. urinary retention. d. fever.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The term polyuria:
A) is an abbreviated way of saying renal failure B) is the opposite of anuria C) means having more than one kidney D) means having multiple pouches developing from the urinary bladder
If a patient with a foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO) becomes unresponsive, lower the patient to the ground and begin:
A) abdominal thrusts. B) modified Heimlich maneuver. C) cardiopulmonary resuscitation. D) blind finger sweeps.