When caring for a patient with documented hypoglycemia, you should be MOST alert for:
A. a febrile convulsion.
B. an acute stroke.
C. a seizure.
D. respiratory distress.
Answer: C. a seizure.
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The EMT shows understanding of the standard of care when he states:
A) "The standard of care is a state law that describes what actions the EMT can and cannot legally perform." B) "The standard of care is a measure of whether or not the right assessment and care have been provided to the patient." C) "The standard of care is a document that outlines the curriculum to which all EMT programs in the United States must subscribe." D) "The standard of care is state law that requires the EMS to respond and render care in emergency and nonemergency situations."
If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to what?
A) Presbyopia B) Hyperopia C) Myopia D) Blindness
What position is used to open the airway in an unconscious patient?
a. Neck extension b. Neck flexion c. Recovery position d. Sniff position
The ____ has nerve tracks that connect the cerebrum to the cerebellum.
A. midbrain B. pons C. thalamus D. medulla oblongata