What percentage of HIV-positive people in the United States do not know that they are infected??
A) 5%
B) 12%
C) 20%
D) 28%
C
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You are caring for a young male patient who has overdosed on an unknown medication and has a decreased level of consciousness. When positioning the patient on the stretcher, which instructions will you give to the Emergency Medical Responders assisting you?
A) "When you put him on the stretcher, elevate his head and chest." B) "He will need to be positioned flat on his back when on the stretcher." C) "Place him in a supine position and then carefully elevate his feet." D) "When you move him to the stretcher, put him on his left side."
Which of the following alterations in vital signs might you observe in a patient with increased intracranial pressure?
A) Pulsus alternans B) Narrowing pulse pressure C) Widening pulse pressure D) Pulsus paradoxus
A glass tube with a small diameter is placed in water. The force that causes the water to climb up the walls of the tube is:
A. the cohesive force. B. the adhesive force. C. the weight. D. the force per area.
Which of the following is a typical function of the rescue team?
A. initial triage and patient prioritization B. shutting off power to downed electrical lines C. providing safe entry and access to patients D. providing emergency care during extrication