In determining the nature of the illness which of the following would provide insight as to the patient's condition?
A) Patient statements
B) Patients position and appearance
C) Scene evaluation of medications, health care equipment, and illicit drugs
D) All of the above
Answer: D
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A) 250 mg/dL B) 500 mg/dL C) 150 mg/dL D) 180 mg/dL
You have been called for a 2-week-old baby who is sick. Assessment reveals him to have a fever and rhonchi that is audible with a stethoscope over the lungs. Which of the additional assessment findings would be most concerning to you given the age of this patient?
A) Respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute B) Wet diaper in need of changing C) Continual moaning and crying D) Nasal passages occluded by mucus
Identifying whether an incident is a crime, terrorist act, or just an emergency situation ____.
A. can be determined with the ERG B. is based on the distinction between chemical/biological agents C. can be difficult D. is clear-cut
In a clinical setting, _______________ may result if the patient is unable to overcome the airway resistance by increasing the work of breathing.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).