Blood for carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) testing must be done before
.
a. giving of other drugs
b. administration of O2
c. leaving the fire scene
d. Not important when it's drawn
b. Before administration of O2
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Substances that work to lower blood pressure are called:
A) Anti-inflammatories. B) Antihistamines. C) Antibiotics. D) Antihypertensives.
Which of these statements made by a patient who experienced a syncopal episode should concern the EMT most?
A) "I seemed to get very warm just before passing out." B) "My chest felt really funny right before I passed out." C) "I remember feeling faint right before I passed out." D) "The doctor told me to get out of bed slowly, but I didn't."
You are assigned to care for Mrs. Heck, a 79-year-old widow who is suffering from leukemia. The nurse reported to you that Mrs. Heck's RBC count is very low. To help you recall facts you learned in class about cancer and some forms of leukemia, the nurse is asking you the following questions: Which three facts should you remember when caring for Mrs. Heck?
What will be an ideal response?
All diseases are the result of aging.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)