A patient states that he is short of breath, lightheaded, and has chest pain that worsens when he takes a deep breath. Assessment reveals an open airway, adequate breathing, and a rapid pulse of 120 beats per minute. His skin is hot to the touch, and he has a blood pressure of 116/84 mmHg. The patient informs you that he was diagnosed with pneumonia three days ago and has not been taking the
prescribed antibiotics. Which one of these assessment findings would the AEMT BEST recognize as a sign related to the patient's chief complaint?
A) Recent diagnosis of pneumonia
B) Complaint of lightheadedness
C) Chest pain that worsens with inspiration
D) Blood pressure of 116/84 mmHg
Answer: D
You might also like to view...
You are on scene with a patient who has a freezing cold injury. The patient stated that he had no sensation in his hand or fingers prior to the initiation of a rewarming process. You have subsequently begun rewarming his hand and fingers. Which of these statements made by the patient following the rewarming process is of greatest concern?
A) "The blisters on my fingers haven't broken yet." B) "My fingers are really starting to hurt now!" C) "There is no pain when I rub my fingers with my other hand." D) "My hand is feeling funny. It seems to be starting to tingle a little bit."
Research shows that anticipatory postural adjustments are impaired in hemiparetic poststroke patients.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A/ an ____ is a recumbent animal that has failed to respond to treatment
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of these restorative materials will appear the most radiopaque on a dental radiograph?
A) Cement B) A temporary filling C) Gold D) Base material