Your patient is a 16-year-old centerfielder on his high school baseball team. He was injured when he and the left fielder collided trying to catch a fly ball. He is disoriented and is unable to tell you what happened. His vital signs are pulse 88, blood pressure 132/86, respiratory rate 16, and pupils equal. As you assess his head, you do not see any cuts or bleeding, but you feel a spongy,

depressed area over his left ear. You should suspect a(n):

A) direct injury. B) skull injury. C) closed head injury. D) open head injury.


D

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Type IIb hypercholesterolemia is associated with high:

A) LDL B) HDL C) VLDL D) VLDL and LDL

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According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT should be able to:

A. assist a patient with certain prescribed medications. B. insert a peripheral intravenous (IV) line and infuse fluids. C. administer epinephrine via the subcutaneous route. D. interpret a basic electrocardiogram (ECG) rhythm and treat accordingly.

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The Birman is a very sociable cat that needs the company of others

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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