Which one of the following best describes a symptom of illness?
A) Four-inch abrasion of the forearm
B) Cool, clammy skin
C) Chest pain
D) Irregular pulse
C
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The ______________________ has outlined several areas surrounding ethics in the management of patient care
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The primary goal in the prehospital care of a patient who has been bitten by a pit viper is to:
A) induce diuresis. B) slow absorption of the venom. C) alkalinize the urine. D) remove the venom from the surrounding tissue.
The description of whole blood is ________.
A. the buffy coat in centrifuged blood B. the total volume of plasma and formed elements C. the rupturing of red blood cells D. the main component of erythrocytes E. the clear, yellow liquid that remains after a blood clot forms
As you are performing CPR on an elderly man, his wife presents you with a "do not resuscitate" order. Your most appropriate course of action is to
A. ignore the document and continue the CPR B. comply with the document and stop CPR C. continue CPR until medical control is notified D. withhold CPR until medical control validates the order