Which of these patient descriptions contains only vital signs?
A) Chief complaint of dizziness; skin, cool and clammy; respiratory rate, 16 breaths/min
B) Chief complaint of dizziness; BP, 110/76 mmHg; breath sounds, clear and equal
C) Skin, warm and dry; heart rate, 74 beats/min; pupils equal and reactive
D) Heart rate, 88 beats/min; respiratory rate, 14 breaths/min; blood glucose level, 98 mg/dL
C) Skin, warm and dry; heart rate, 74 beats/min; pupils equal and reactive
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A. is a combination of activated charcoal, tannic acid, and magnesium oxide B. is tannic acid C. is burnt toast D. does not exist
Clinical laboratories are found only in university teaching hospitals.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
If an EMS agency's call volume is too heavy to allow response within an appropriate time frame:
A) the agency no longer has a legal duty to respond. B) the agency is obligated to use mutual aid resources. C) off-duty personnel are legally obligated to respond. D) all area hospitals must be made aware of the situation.
You are dispatched to a local nightclub for a patient who has been stabbed. After arriving at the scene and ensuring you and your partner's safety, you find the patient sitting on the ground. He is conscious, screaming in pain, and attempting to control bright red blood that is spurting from his groin area. After taking standard precautions, you should:
A. ensure that the patient's airway is patent. B. apply direct pressure to control the bleeding. C. apply 100% oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask. D. obtain baseline vital signs and treat for shock.