You are assessing a 24-year-old skier who is anxious and complaining of shortness of breath. She tells you that this sometimes happens when she is exercising. Her respirations are rapid and shallow. Based on this information, you suspect the patient is suffering from:
a. hyperventilation syndrome.
b. asthma.
c. crepitus.
d. pneumothorax.
Answer: b
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A) Determine if he has a history of seizures. B) Place him in the lateral recumbent position. C) Apply the automated external defibrillator. D) Open the airway and begin positive pressure ventilation.
No correlation exists between stroke location, by blood vessel, and stroke symptoms.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
What size image receptor is used for occlusal radiographs on most adult patients?
A) Size 1 B) Size 2 C) Size 3 D) Size 4
Which method of estimating heart rate should you use for this tracing, and what is the estimated heart rate? 
A. 1500 method, 58 bpm B. 6-second method, 70 bpm C. 1500 method, 100 bpm D. R-R method, 50 bpm