A 52-year-old man who was building a shed in his backyard has collapsed during an extremely hot and humid day. His skin is flushed and his clothes are wet with sweat. He responds only to painful stimuli. Your first priority should be to:
A) apply oxygen by nonrebreather mask.
B) pour cool water over the patient and fan him aggressively.
C) move him into the shade or, if possible, indoors.
D) elevate his legs 10 to 12 inches.
C
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An antibiotic is prescribed to rid a patient of ______________ caused by harmful bacteria.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The American healthcare system is based upon ensuring:
a. medical insurance for patients b. U.S. citizenship c. the rights of patients d. medical etiquette
Serum sickness is an example of which type of hypersensitivity?
A) I B) II C) III D) IV
If the patient's ventilatory rate is greater than ____ breaths per minute, then the Paramedic should consider the possible need for ventilatory support.
A. 10 B. 20 C. 30 D. 40