Describe three ways in which fat is vital to wound healing and overall patient health
What will be an ideal response?
The correct answer should include three of the following key points.
*Fat provides energy for cellular processes.
*Fat carries fat-soluble vitamins.
*Fat provides thermal insulation.
*Fat, in the form of free fatty acids, is a vital component of cell membranes.
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How long will a 1 L IV running at 125 mL/hr last?
A) 3 hours B) 4 hours C) 6 hours D) 8 hours
As you arrive on scene, an Emergency Medical Responder informs you that the patient has agonal respirations. By this description, you would expect the patient's breathing to be:
A) irregular and shallow. B) deep and gasping. C) rapid and shallow. D) deep and fast.
Diplococci are spherical or ____________________-shaped bacteria that usually appear in pairs
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
While treating a seizing patient, it is LEAST important for the EMT to determine:
A. If the patient is breathing adequately. B. If the airway is patent. C. The cause of the seizure. D. If the area is free from objects that may injure the patient.