To increase pressure, you must
A) increase force per unit area.
B) decrease the area over which force is exerted.
C) both a & b
D) none of the above.
C
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In which of the following circumstances is a fully documented patient care report NOT necessary?
A) A patient says that someone else called EMS and he does not want any assistance. B) Multiple patients come from an office building evacuation. C) A patient is treated but not transported. D) A fully documented patient care report is required for all of the above.
SCENARIOUse this scenario to answer the following question(s).A 76-year-old man is complaining of chest pain and dizziness after falling off his porch. He has a rapid and weak pulse, and his skin is cool, pale, and sweaty. His blood pressure is 96/64, and he says he feels as though he might pass out.In your opinion, your geriatric patient's fall was due to syncope rather than any underlying condition. Which of the following would be the correct treatment?
A. Check him for injuries and advise him to see a health care professional as soon as possible. B. Keep the patient cool and ask him to eat something, in case he is having a diabetic emergency. C. Have him sit quietly on the stretcher and give him a glass of tepid water to replace fluids. D. Tell him to sit on the porch with his feet on the steps, then lean over and put his head between his knees.
During a myasthenia crisis, a patient was placed on mechanical ventilation but is now stable. What will the chest radiograph most likely show?
a. Normal lungs b. Mediastinal shift c. Pericardial tamponade d. Ground glass appearance
Which of the following might NOT be expected to be a part of the patient portal capabilities?
A. Physician summaries B. Radiology images C. Core measure abstract for chronic disease D. Home health instructions