The blood suplly of the nail bed is called the __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A heavy dresser fell onto a 76-year-old's foot as he attempted to move it across his bedroom floor. His right foot and ankle are bruised, but he is refusing treatment or transport since it does not hurt. Which of the following statements made by the patient would be most concerning and warrant contact with medical command for further advisement?
A) "I have a history of congestive heart failure." B) "I was recently diagnosed with cataracts." C) "I have been told I have peripheral neuropathy." D) "I fell and broke my left ankle last year."
In the United States, the Medicare system focuses on providing fair and ethical medical treatment for which of the following individuals?
a. Pregnant women and newborn babies b. Women who are at risk for breast cancer c. The elderly and the disabled d. Only elderly people who are above age 65
When working in the "warm" zone, the AEMT MUST remember that:
A) protective gear must be worn. B) patient care is not performed. C) contamination is no longer a threat. D) water used does not have to be contained.
The MOST effective way to minimize the risk of hypoxia while intubating a child is to:
A) limit your intubation attempt to 20 seconds. B) monitor the child's cardiac rhythm at all times. C) premedicate the child with 0.02 mg/kg of atropine. D) not allow the oxygen saturation to fall below 100%.