Assessment of a 63-year-old female reveals a patent airway, adequate breathing, and strong radial pulse. She has no difficulty speaking and no facial droop, but exhibits a slight left arm drift. The EMT should interpret these findings as:
A) not suggestive of a stroke.
B) suggestive of a stroke if the blood pressure is also elevated.
C) suggestive of a stroke if the blood pressure is increased and pupils are not equal.
D) highly suggestive that a stroke is occurring.
D
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A client experienced a serious car accident five years ago causing sternal bruising, a broken clavicle, and whiplash
The client recovered but was left with stiffness through the anterior chest wall and frequent headaches. She began massage treatment to help with the headaches. As the therapist palpated pectoralis attachments of the sternum and clavicle, the client's eyes suddenly widened. She took a deep breath, held it, and stiffened against the therapist's fingertip pressure. Which of the following options best describes this client's response to massage treatment? The client a. Is able to self-regulate. b. Has experienced a somatic response. c. Can distinguish between therapy and trauma. d. Is afraid of what the therapist will do next.
The suffix "osis" refers to:
A) Abnormal B) Normal C) Disease D) Hardening
Which of the following statements regarding concrete production is MOST accurate?
A) The course aggregate in concrete is sand. B) The fine aggregate in concrete is gravel. C) Portland cement makes up the majority of concrete. D) The cement combines with water to form a paste that bonds the aggregates.
Assign the appropriate clinical service classification for Cesarean section, delivered twins
A) Med B) Surg C) OB D) NB