When firefighters are involved in a rescue operation, one of the biggest dangers they face is overfocusing on a particular problem without proper regard for consequences. This is called ____.
A. teamwork
B. initial assessment
C. risk/benefit analysis
D. tunnel vision
Answer: D
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A) Males aged 11 to 35 years B) Males aged 45 to 70 C) Both genders aged 60 to 75 years D) Children aged 1 to 12 years
With respect to a hypertensive episode, any abdominal or back pain should alert the Paramedic to assess the patient for a(n) ____.
A. arrhythmia B. ruptured disk C. abscess D. ruptured abdominal aneurysm
The vessel seen running the length of the posterior pancreas on sectional images is the ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
An alert and oriented patient complaining of a severe headache is refusing treatment and transport. After signing a refusal form, she begins to seize and goes unconscious. You should do which of the following?
A) Contact medical direction for permission to treat. B) Honor the patient's wishes and leave the scene. C) Have the patient's family transport the patient to the hospital. D) Provide care under the doctrine of implied consent.