As an EMT working at a mountain resort, you are presented with a 50-year-old female who states that she does not feel well. From your assessment, which one of the following findings would seemingly indicate that the patient is being adversely affected by the high altitude?
A) Vomiting after eating large meals
B) Elevated blood glucose with no history of diabetes
C) Heart rate of 62 beats per minute
D) Complaint of dyspnea on exertion
D
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The nurse instructs you to stay in the room with Mr. Lawson and check his vital signs while she calls the ambulance. Mr. Lawson tells you he is very thirsty and asks for a drink. You should:
A. gently tell Mr. Lawson that you cannot give him a drink until you check with the nurse. B. get Mr. Lawson a glass of warm water. C. leave the room and get some ice for Mr. Lawson's water. D. ask another assistant to get you some ice water.
How many patients receive paid professional home health care each year?
A) 500,000 B) 8 million C) 20 million D) 2 million
Which of these is caused by a fungus?
A. Trichomoniasis B. Gonorrhea C. Yeast infection D. Osteomyelitis
When testing specimens that may be contaminated with blood-borne or other pathogens, which of the following would apply?
A. Rock the stopper back and forth to transfer a blood specimen from one collection tube to another container B. Use a mouth pipette to draw specimens C. Work on an open counter when completing procedures that are likely to generate splashes of contaminated material D. Place the tube stopper directly on the work counter without covering it E. Avoid working when you have cuts, lesions, or sores on your hands