A patient tells you that he has a left ventricular assist device (LVAD). Which of the following conditions should you suspect that he has experienced?
A. Acute myocardial infarction
B. Thoracic aortic aneurysm
C. Obstructive lung disease
D. Uncontrolled hypertension
Ans: A. Acute myocardial infarction
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The driver of a truck carrying a radioactive substance has accidentally come into contact with the material. You are first on the scene and a quick observation indicates that he still has the powder on his arm. Your immediate action would be to:
A) provide basic care, but avoid touching the patient's arm. B) place the patient in the ambulance, but avoid touching him en route to the hospital. C) instruct the patient to remain still and wait for the radiation safety officer. D) rinse the powder off the arm and wrap with a sterile dressing and roller gauze.
What is the heart rate depicted on the following electrocardiogram?
a. 60 c. 100 b. 80 d. 120
When are oropharyngeal airways contraindicated? 1. When foreign body obstruction already exists 2. In patients who are unconscious or comatose 3. In cases of oromaxillary or mandibular trauma
a. 1, 2, and 3 b. 1 and 3 only c. 3 only d. 1 and 2 only