You are on the scene of a 50-year-old male who lacerated his arm on a sheet of plate glass. He is pale, diaphoretic, and mumbling incoherently. You have controlled an arterial bleed with direct pressure. His blood pressure is 70/40, pulse 120, and respiratory rate of 28. Which of the following signs is the most concerning?
A) Respiratory rate B) Tachycardia
C) Altered mental status D) Blood pressure
D
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A) "Withdrawal is typically not a life-threatening situation and is easily managed by EMS." B) "Withdrawal indicates that a patient is addicted to a drug and is presently overdosed on that drug(s)." C) "Withdrawal from drugs or alcohol can be just as serious a medical emergency as an overdose." D) "Withdrawal is a term that is applied to the cessation of street drugs to which the patient is addicted, not prescription drugs."
In 1672, Dutch inventor Jan van der Heiden designed the first __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Leaving certain foods in open metal containers for a length of time can be an environment for a/n ________ hazard
a. physical b. chemical c. environmental d. biological
What information is needed when reporting a suspected child abuse?