When cooling a patient with possible heat stroke, which of these findings would be of most concern to the EMT?
A) Blood pressure increasing to 102/78 mmHg
B) The heart rate decreasing from 140 to 120 beats/min
C) Observing your partner apply a sheet soaked in tepid water to the patient
D) Determining that the patient is now shivering after having cold packs applied to the neck
D) Determining that the patient is now shivering after having cold packs applied to the neck
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a. appendectomy b. barium enema c. anastomosis d. colectomy
Shock patients who are not having difficulty breathing are placed head downhill because doing so:
a. increases perfusion to vital organs. b. increases the heart rate. c. increases blood pressure. d. decreases blood pressure.
The impulses received through various combinations of electrodes constitute different ________, or views of the electrical activity of the heart, that are recorded on the ECG.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following findings would be MOST suggestive that an elderly patient who fell has been lying on the ground for a long period of time?
A. The patient is clearly confused and does not remember what time he or she fell. B. A neighbor requested EMS because the patient would not answer the telephone. C. The call is received in the morning and cold uneaten dinner is found on the table.