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).
Type IIb hypercholesterolemia is associated with high:
A) LDL B) HDL C) VLDL D) VLDL and LDL
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.
The Birman is a very sociable cat that needs the company of others
Indicate whether the statement is true or false