You are at the scene of a mass casualty incident. Who is in charge of the overall scene?
A. the EMT-B
B. the incident commander
C. the paramedic
D. the medical director
Ans: B. the incident commander
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Your patient is a 32-year-old female who is alert and sitting at her kitchen table complaining of dizziness and near-syncope with exertion. She describes a four-day history of a 104°F fever, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea unrelieved with over-the-counter medications. Physical examination reveals dry skin and mucous membranes, lung sounds clear and equal bilaterally. HR = 131 and regular, BP = 84/60, RR = 20 and regular, SaO2 = 98%, blood glucose = 58 mg/dL. She has a history of colitis, for which she often takes prednisone, but she has been noncompliant with her prednisone therapy for the past five days because she cannot afford to refill her prescription. The treatment for this patient should include
A) a one-liter NS bolus IV. B) an IV of NS, 25 g dextrose IV, and 100 mg thiamine IV. C) a one-liter NS bolus, IV, and 25 g dextrose IV. D) 15 lpm oxygen by nonrebreather, IV of NS, 25 g dextrose.
Which term means a set of principles or values based on religious or moral teachings that guide a person's actions?
A. Standards B. Laws C. Maxims D. Ethics
Which of the following could result in sleep problems in a child?
A) excessive caloric intake B) attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) C) gastroesophageal reflux D) excessive caffeine intake