A 19-year-old female was assaulted by her intoxicated boyfriend. After punching her in the chest, he slashed her face with a knife. Assessment reveals her to be stable with a large laceration from beneath her right eye to her right ear. She is very upset and crying and repeatedly asks you if this injury will leave a permanent scar on her face. Your best response would be:
A) "You will be fine. You are lucky he didn't cut an artery."
B) "I am not worried about your looks; I am worried about preventing infection."
C) "When we get to the hospital, we can discuss this with the doctor."
D) "You will be fine. The stitches used today do not scar like they used to."
C
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When obtaining vital signs for a 67-year-old male patient with dizziness and nausea, your partner states that the pulse seems to disappear periodically when the patient takes a deep breath. As a knowledgeable EMT, your best response would be:
A) "Given the patient's age, that is a typical finding and not an immediate concern." B) "That is an important finding. We will have to let the doctor know about it." C) "Let's move the patient to the stretcher for transport. That is an early sign of cardiac arrest." D) "That finding is important because it suggests the radial artery is partially blocked."
The average pH of the blood is:
A. 7.4, slightly basic. B. 7.4, slightly acidic. C. 6.6, slightly acidic. D. 6.6, slightly basic.
Tissue that connects mucles to bone is called _________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
In which sleep stage(s) would sleep spindles appear?
a. Stage W c. REM b. N2 and N3 d. N1