The average person waits how many hours before seeking help for symptoms of a heart attack?
A. 12 hours
B. 1 hour
C. 24 hours
D. 3 hours
Answer: D
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You have been called for a 63-year-old woman with slurred speech and right-arm weakness. On arrival, the patient informs you that the slurred speech and weakness have resolved. Since your assessment reveals no deficits, the patient insists on signing a refusal. Which one of the following statements should you make prior to having her sign?
A) "It would be best to start taking one baby aspirin every day; this will decrease the chance of this happening again." B) "Sometimes seizures present this way; call your doctor in the morning to schedule an appointment." C) "If this happens again, wait 10 minutes to see if you are okay. If the symptoms persist, call 911." D) "You really need to be evaluated in the hospital. You are at significant risk for a future stroke."
If the patient of a drowning is conscious, the Paramedic should administer high-flow, high-concentration oxygen, particularly if the patient's SpO2 is ____ or less.
A. 90% B. 93% C. 95% D. 99%
If the PR interval is shortened, it may be indicative of an accessory pathway and may lead to pre-excitation syndrome.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The four leading factors that cause incomplete sterilization include incorrect timing, insufficient temperature, overcrowding of packs, and ________.
What will be an ideal response?