The EMT recognizes that a splint applied too loosely can result in which one of the following?

A) Laceration of previously intact blood vessels
B) Conversion of an open fracture to a closed fracture
C) Increased risk for infection
D) New fractures along the bone


A

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Dx

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is the definition of a Face Sheet in SpringCharts?

A. The repository for patient medical data created through computer automation in the medical office/clinic. B. The portion of the patient's chart that contains the relatively static patient information, including allergies and problem list. C. A list that holds encounters (progress notes), tests, excuse notes, letters, reports, etc. D. A tab in the electronic care tree that stores many of the documents that are created from encounters with patients.

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The thyromuscularis is a(n) (adductor/abductor/tensor/relaxer) ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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You arrive at the scene where a 49 year old woman is found semiconscious on the floor of her living room. The patient's husband tells you that they were watching TV when this condition suddenly developed. No trauma was involved. The patient moans occasionally and has slight cyanosis to her lips. After performing a head tilt-chin lift maneuver on this patient, you should next

A. assess her respirations B. determine the need for oxygen C. insert an oropharyngeal airway D. insert a nasopharyngeal airway

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