You are transporting a patient who was shocked by an electrical current while repairing a residential electrical service panel. He has partial-thickness burns to the hand and foot where the electricity entered and exited his body respectively. When reassessing the patient, what sign or symptom would be of most concern?
A) Increasing pain at burn sites
B) Palpation of an irregular heartbeat
C) Complaint of a headache
D) Swelling of the foot
B
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When assessing a patient, which finding should raise the EMT's suspicion that the patient may be suffering from a pulmonary embolism?
A) Bradycardia with normal SpO2 reading B) Sudden onset of shortness of breath C) Chest pain that is "dull" and radiates to the arm D) Crackles in the bases of both lungs
The straightforward overall level of medical decision making requires which of the following?
A. Reflects a more complicated combination of medical decision-making elements but does not warrant a significant or substantial level of medical decision making B. Reflects a very intricate process of difficult or extreme decisions, difficult coordination of diagnostic tests or results, complex diagnosis or diagnoses, or convoluted management options C. Reflects a relatively uncomplicated process of medical decision making D. Reflects more complicated coordination on the part of the physician performing the E/M service but does not pose an excessive risk to the patient
In patients with penicillin allergy, ____________________ are the best alternatives in the treatment of gonorrhea, syphilis, and pneumococcal pneumonia
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following can be used to treat newborn apnea?
A) antihistamines B) xanthine medications C) oxygen therapy only D) B and C