Sensitivity of the environment indicates that the emergency room staff should be shy of a partially unclothed patient who is under their care and needs treatment.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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When performing a subcutaneous injection, insert the needle at a __________________________________________ angle
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What is important for emergency response vehicles and equipment to ensure all systems are functioning properly?
A) Mandating fire apparatus mechanics be licensed by the Emergency Vehicle Technician Association B) Mandatory use of the Volunteer Firefighters Insurance Services (VFIS) vehicle maintenance program C) Strict adherence to requirements for mechanics under NFPA 1936 D) A good maintenance program
When should the EMT transport the patient with cardiac arrest?
A) After three "no shock advised" messages are received B) Immediately upon determining that the patient is in cardiac arrest C) After one shock has been delivered and the patient remains in cardiac arrest D) Before delivering the first shock when a "shock advised" message is received
You are requested by law enforcement to assess a "drunken patient". When you arrive at the jail, you find the patient to be unresponsive with deep, rapid respirations. His skin is warm and dry and he is incontinent of urine. There is no evidence of trauma and the patient's medical history is not known. You should suspect:
A. that he had a seizure. B. diabetic ketoacidosis. C. chronic hypoglycemia. D. acute alcohol intoxication.