Symptoms of respiratory distress include:
A) bradypnea. B) nasal flare. C) cyanosis. D) all of the above.
D
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Which of the following behaviors is NOT a preventable cause of mortality in the United States?
a. Diet b. Lack of exercise c. Tobacco usage d. All of the above
You have arrived at a home where the parents found their 13-year-old son in the garage inhaling propane from the family grill. Your assessment reveals him to be alert and oriented with an open airway. His breathing is labored, and his pulse is rapid for his age. When conducting the secondary assessment, which of the following findings or information would be of the greatest concern to the EMT?
A) Chemical burn to the right hand B) Abdominal pain and diarrhea C) Wheezing localized to the left lung D) Suicide attempt two years ago
A 3-month-old is not breathing. When you arrive, a woman runs to you with the infant in her arms. He is limp, gray in color, and not breathing. You cannot find a brachial pulse. You should first:
A) find out if the woman is the child's mother. B) begin CPR. C) ask when was the last time anyone saw the infant alive. D) look for any signs of child abuse.
The use of more than one abused drug is known as:
A) withdrawal B) polysubstance abuse C) addiction D) tolerance