Explain why all allergic reactions, including mild ones, should be monitored carefully
They can increase in severity and cause swelling in the respiratory system, which may interfere with breathing and can result in death.
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Which of these assessment findings would help convince the EMT that a patient with abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding is experiencing a spontaneous abortion (miscarriage)?
A) History of dysmenorrhea B) Upper abdominal cramping C) Last menstrual period six weeks ago D) Pain start acutely this morning
The M:E ratio of a patient with AML typically displays which of the following?
a. Myeloid hyperplasia b. Erythroid hyperplasia c. Both myeloid and erythroid hyperplasia d. Nothing
After Ann Travers and her colleagues studied lesbian softball leagues in North America, they concluded that
A. lesbians reject all distinctions between males and females. B. re-negotiating sexed boundaries is a deeply complicated process. C. lesbians define sex more in terms of physical appearance than hormones. D. trans athletes will always be accepted in lesbian teams and leagues.
When caring for a patient with a prolapsed umbilical cord, you should insert your gloved fingers inside the vagina and:
A. push the baby off the umbilical cord while ensuring umbilical pulsation. B. maintain the baby's airway by forming a "V" with your gloved fingers. C. gently guide the presenting part of the baby around the umbilical cord. D. apply pressure to the umbilical cord to maintain perfusion to the baby.