You respond to a patient who is choking. The victim is suffering from the most common of airway obstructions. This would indicate that the problem is in the ________ airway
A) bronchial B) lower C) alveoli D) upper
D
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A 24-year-old female was an unrestrained driver of a car that struck a guardrail, causing her to sustain blunt trauma to the chest and abdomen. Vitals obtained by Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) are pulse 120, respirations 22, blood pressure 100/58 mmHg, and SpO2 96%. As you transport her to the hospital, what finding indicates that the patient is deteriorating?
A) Heart rate 124 beats per minute B) Blood pressure 86/50 mmHg C) Blood coming from an abdominal laceration D) Restless and confused mental status
Your 23-year-old patient is seven months pregnant and has called 911 for vaginal bleeding. She reports that had bent down to pick up some toys and when she began bleeding. She says it is not painful but she is frightened by the gush of bright red blood. You should suspect:
A) placenta previa. B) a ruptured uterus. C) prolapsed cord. D) abruptio placenta.
The force that causes fluids to flow into tubes with small diameters is:
A. capillary action. B. hemolysis. C. clotting. D. centrifugal force.
Adopting HIPAA's standard code sets has improved data quality and simplified claims submission for health care providers who routinely deal with multiple __________
a. clearinghouses b. health plans c. markets d. physicians