The term that refers to assessment of the urgency and immediate medical needs of a patient is
A. first aid.
B. triage.
C. emergency.
D. paramedic.
B. triage.
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Which of the following will worsen the condition of the patient in shock?
A) Transporting without first splinting all extremity fractures B) Applying high-concentration oxygen when it is not needed C) Elevating the patient's legs 8 to 10 inches D) Conducting oneself in a manner that increases the patient's fear and anxiety
When intubating using a lighted stylet, you see a dim, indistinct light in the throat. You have MOST likely intubated the:
A) esophagus. B) left mainstem bronchus. C) trachea. D) right mainstem bronchus.
Explain the focus of palliative care
The phrenic nerves control the diaphragm and exit the spinal cord at:
A. C1 and C2. B. C3 and C4. C. C1, C2, and C3. D. C3, C4, and C5.