Your 23-year-old patient is seven months pregnant and has called 911 for vaginal bleeding. She reports that had bent down to pick up some toys and when she began bleeding. She says it is not painful but she is frightened by the gush of bright red blood. You should suspect:
A) placenta previa.
B) a ruptured uterus.
C) prolapsed cord.
D) abruptio placenta.
A
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List and explain three medication errors
What will be an ideal response?
After you ensure scene safety, takestandard precautions, and get a general impression of the patient, what is your next step in the patient assessment?
a. Call for EMS to respond b. Make sure that the patient is breathing c. Determine the patient's mental status d. Check the patient's circulation
What effect will a complete injury above C3-C5 have on a patient’s spontaneous ventilation?
A. complete diaphragmatic paralysis would result, and the patient would require mechanical ventilation B. patient would require supplemental oxygen but would still be able to breathe spontaneously C. ventilation would be unaffected since the respiratory centers are safely located in the brain D. partial diaphragmatic paralysis would result and the patient would initially require mechanical ventilation
Which of the following is classified as an anginal medication?
A) Rectiv B) Cordarone C) Quinidine D) Inderal