A patient's blood gas results are: pH= 7.49; PCO = 54 mmHg; HCO3- = 39 mmol/L; pO2 = 100 mmHg. These results are consistent with which of the following?
A. Respiratory alkalosis
B. Respiratory acidosis
C. Metabolic alkalosis
D. Metabolic acidosis
C
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a. Luteinizing b. Follicle-stimulating c. Prolactin d. Thyroid-stimulating
You have been called for a 32-year-old female with altered mental status. On scene you find the patient lethargic and confused. Although information is sketchy, it appears that she has a history of diabetes as well as renal failure for which she receives dialysis. You note no deficits in the primary assessment and the vital signs are: pulse 124, respirations 28, BP 106/68 mmHg, and SpO2 97%. Your
partner reports a blood sugar reading of 774 mg/dL. Based on this information, the EMT would understand that definitive care of this patient would involve the administration of which one of the following medications? A) Insulin B) Glucose C) Intravenous fluids D) Oxygen
According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Database, MOST spinal cord injuries are caused by:
A) acts of violence. B) athletic activities. C) falls in the elderly. D) motor vehicle crashes.
Why is it important to support the client's hand fully when performing a sensory evaluation?
A. So the client remains relaxed B. To prevent the hand from moving, which could provide sensory information that interferes with the testing C. To be sure that the client pays attention D. To be consistent in technique among all clients