Which of the following is considered a type of emergency?
A. Asthma
B. Broken bone
C. Profuse bleeding
D. All of these
Answer: D
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You are assessing an infant who has been ill and has had a fever for the past two days. As you approach the infant you note that she has grunting respirations. Based on your OEC training you determine that grunting is:
a. a soothing mechanism for a sick child. b. a symptom of severe respiratory disease. c. a symptom of significant dehydration. d. often normal in a child with a cold.
When the patient's gaze is fixed when the head is turned, called ____________________'s eyes, then the Paramedic should suspect a brainstem injury.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Lead ____ measures change between the left arm and left leg.
A. I B. II C. III D. IV
The therapist is working with a mechanically ventilated patient who has a heat and moisture (HME) exchanger in place. The therapist would like to determine if the HME is providing adequate humidification to the patient. How could the therapist ascertain the effectiveness of the HME?
A. noting the quality of the patient's secretions during endotracheal suctioning B. inspecting for the accumulation of condensate inside the plastic of the HME C. examining for the presence of condensate inside the ventilator tubing between the HME and the patient Y-connector D. touching the HME to feel for warmth from the patient's expirate