Which of the following should the paramedic assess when performing palpation during examination of a trauma patient?
A) Discoloration, such as erythema or ecchymosis
B) General muscle tone
C) Hyporesonance or hyperresonance of the thorax and abdomen
D) The depth of open wounds
B
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Shortly after starting an IV on your patient, you note that the IV is not dripping. You have removed the constricting band, and all the clamps on the tubing are open. You note that there is minor swelling around the venipuncture site. There is no discoloration of the site, but it is cool and firm to the touch. Which of the following most likely accounts for your findings?
A) The site has become infected. B) The tip of the catheter is occluded by a blood clot. C) Fluids extravasated into the tissue surrounding the IV site. D) The tip of the catheter is occluded by a valve in the vein.
The anterior space in front the lens and iris is called the __________
A. anterior chamber C. posterior cavity B. posterior chamber D. anterior cavity
Communication skills have traditionally been learned through "osmosis." This means that communication skills are
A) Taught under water B) Learned through formal training C) Learned through the observation of mentors D) Usually poorly developed in most health professionals
Which statement best describes the impact of aging on health care costs?
A) The actual impact of aging on health care costs is hotly debated in the scientific literature. B) The demographic pressures associated with aging are more evident in the U.S. than in Canada. C) Aging, also known as the "silver tsunami," has dire implications for the health care system. D) Politicians, economists, and the media tend to frame the issue as a win-win situation.