You are caring for a patient who had uncontrolled bleeding from his nose due to a clotting disorder. How would you describe this problem in your documentation?
A) Purpura
B) Petechiae
C) Epistaxis
D) Hemolysis
Answer: C
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
After positive pressure ventilation, a newborn's heart rate increases from 80 to 120 beats per minute. The EMT should:
A) Contact medical direction for instructions B) Continue positive pressure ventilation with less oxygen use C) Insert an oral airway and resume positive pressure ventilation D) Stop positive pressure ventilation and provide blow-by oxygen
In general, after what length of continuous pneumatic tourniquet use should the extremity be allowed to reperfuse before reinflating the tourniquet?
a. 30 minutes b. one hour c. 90 minutes d. two hours
Graduates who are serious about finding a job should put the most emphasis on: a. using their time efficiently
b. calculating their living expenses. c. organizing their space for the job search. d. gathering needed supplies.