You have been called to an assisted living facility to transport a patient who has been vomiting continuously for 6 hours. She is responsive to verbal stimuli. The patient suffers from arthritis and severe kyphosis. How should you transport this patient on the stretcher?
A) Semi-Fowler's position
B) Left lateral recumbent position
C) Immobilized to a long board
D) Prone with her head turned to the side
B
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On scene, a 45-year-old female patient tells you that her current abdominal pain felt similar to a previous small bowel obstruction, so she called for EMS much earlier than the first episode. During your assessment, which signs or symptoms would agree with her assessment?
A) Nausea and diarrhea for two days B) Upper abdominal pain with deep inspiration C) Decreased heart rate and blood pressure D) Prominent and high-pitched bowl sounds
The "S" in SOAP stands for
A) Seldom B) Subjective C) Standard D) Snacks
Some medications can currently be delivered on an implanted _______________ that is surgically implanted in a patient and releases the drug or drugs
A. barcode B. chip C. Both A and B D. None of the above
Any incident or circumstance that might result in a loss is called a(n):
A) threat. B) risk. C) exposure. D) hazard. E) danger.