You are transporting a young female who just had a miscarriage at home. During the transport the woman weeps continually. Which statement is most appropriate given the situation?
A) "If you want another child, wait a few months and then get pregnant again."
B) "It is best to stay strong; your other child needs your support."
C) "I think in the long run you will be okay and things will work out."
D) "Is there anything that I can do to help you right now?"
D) "Is there anything that I can do to help you right now?"
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The AEMT correctly identifies the primary benefit of triage when she states:
A) "Triage is a system used by the AEMT to assign the order of care when an incident contains more than five patients." B) "Triage is a system that can be used by the AEMT to determine the number of patients who will most likely die." C) "Triage is used to determine the order in which patients will receive medical care and transport." D) "Triage is a process by which the number of patients is quickly estimated so the appropriate resources can be summoned."
You are attempting to record an ECG for Mr. Potter, a 72-year-old patient who has Parkinson's disease. Knowing this, you automatically place the limb electrodes close to the trunk. However, the tracing looks as shown in the picture. What artifact is present and what can you do to fix it?
A. Extraneous marks; avoid using paper clips on the graph paper B. Somatic interference; wait until Mr. Potter's tremors subside C. wandering baseline; check for loose electrodes D. AC interference; turn off nearby electrical equipment E. Flat line; check pulse and respiration, then begin CPR
After taking the temperature on a patient, the dental assistant notes the temperature as being 99.8 degrees F. This may indicate which of the following situations?
hypothermia blood loss illness such as a headache or intestinal upset bacterial infection
An examination method that requires the use of a stethoscope is
mensuration manipulation auscultation palpation