You are explaining to your EMT partner how he can differentiate tension pneumothorax from a simple pneumothorax. Which of the following would you tell him indicates tension pneumothorax?
A) Jugular venous distension
B) Mild to severe shortness of breath
C) Decreased lung sounds on affected side
D) Tachycardia related to anxiety
Answer: A
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A) Placing two long padded board splints on either side of the extremity, extending from the shoulder to the wrist B) Placing the arm in a sling and using a triangular bandage to secure it to the body C) Using an upper extremity traction splint D) Using a long-arm air splint
You have been called to a local daycare facility for a sick child. At the scene, panicked daycare workers inform you that the 4-year-old child was lethargic all morning and wanted to sleep. After resting for several minutes, she began to "shake all over." This lasted for approximately 30 seconds. Your assessment reveals the patient to be responsive to painful stimuli and breathing adequately. Her airway is open and her radial pulse is strong and bounding. Her skin is hot and moist to the touch, with no signs of cyanosis. You are told that the patient has no medical history. En route to the hospital, the patient's mental status improves. Based on this presentation and information, you assume that the seizure occurred secondary to:
A) Hypoxia B) Fever C) Hypoglycemia D) Altered mental status
You are assessing the hepatitis B vaccine needs of your client who states she is HIV positive. Her immunization history is complete, but she has never received hepatitis A vaccine, and her bloodwork indicates that she is non-immune. Which of the following statements are TRUE?
a. All clients who are HIV positive require a double µg dose for age of hepatitis A vaccine b. This client who are HIV positive should receive 2 doses of hepatitis A vaccine 6 months apart. c. All clients who are HIV positive should receive 3 doses of hepatitis A vaccine at 0, 1 and 6 months.
In order to avoid financial losses due to lawsuits, it is advisable for all health professionals to purchase professional ________ coverage.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).