What is the best description of a topical hemostatic agent?
A) A rapid-acting pill that promotes clotting in the body
B) A topical medication that reduces the risk of infection
C) A dressing that is specifically designed to stop bleeding
D) A liquid that stops bleeding by "gluing" the edges of a laceration together
C) A dressing that is specifically designed to stop bleeding
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Why would a practitioner needs to understand the concave?convex rule?
What will be an ideal response?
Match the following conditions with their definitions
1. Carpal tunnel syndrome 2. Lateral epicondylitis 3. Medial epicondylitis a) Inflammation in the common flexor tendon due to repetitive strain from activities requiring repetitive and ballistic elbow flexion, also called "golfer's elbow." b) Compression of the median nerve and tendons under the flexor retinaculum ligament, resulting in wrist inflammation and pain, numbness and tingling in the fingers, and weakness in the hand that manifests as the loss of grip strength. c) Inflammation in the common extensor tendon due to repetitive strain from activities requiring repetitive and ballistic elbow extension, also called "tennis elbow."
Is it ever sufficient to document that you gave the client instructions?
A) Sometimes B) Yes, most of the time C) Yes, always D) No
When assessing a 3-year-old male patient in respiratory distress, the EMT should recognize "see-saw" breathing when he observes:
A) Alternate breathing through the nose and mouth B) Movement of the chest and abdomen in opposite directions C) Retraction of the muscles between the ribs D) Up-and-down motion of the head as the patient breathes