You and your partner are called to the home of a 50-year-old male. He is complaining of not being able to get enough air. In medical terms shortness of breath is also known as:
A) asthma. B) dyspnea. C) hyperventilation. D) apnea.
B
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A rectal thermometer is advisable for taking the temperature of ________
a. newborns b. active children c. unconscious patients d. patients suffering from diarrhea
When assessing a sick or injured patient, which of these indicates the appropriate order in which this assessment should occur?
A) Primary assessment; reassessment, secondary assessment B) Scene size-up, secondary assessment, primary assessment C) Scene size-up, primary assessment, secondary assessment D) Scene size-up, history, secondary assessment, primary assessment
The rules for alphabetizing patient names are known as ________ rules.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The period of time prior to the birth of the baby is considered the perinatal period.?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false