The term "walking wounded" is sometimes used to describe patients in the START Minor category.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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Which sign or symptom of shock will be observed last?
A) Tachycardia B) Increased respirations C) Decreased blood pressure D) Pale and diaphoretic skin
A female patient suffered a straddle injury (genitalia trauma) while trying to balance on top of a chain-link fence, after she fell with a leg on each side of the fence. At this time, you would:
A) Apply an ice pack wrapped in a towel to the genital area B) Gently put sterile gauze dressings into the opening of the vaginal canal to stop the bleeding C) Place a moist compress, such as a moist sanitary pad, over the injury to control the bleeding D) Clean the area with sterile saline and apply direct pressure with a gloved hand while monitoring for ongoing bleeding
A 56-year-old male complains of difficulty breathing. His wife tells you that he complained of chest discomfort a few days prior, but would not allow her to call EMS. Your assessment reveals rales in the apices and bases of both lungs. This patient's clinical presentation is MOST consistent with:
A. chronic bronchitis. B. acute pulmonary embolism. C. cardiogenic pulmonary edema.
The QRS complex represents which of the following?
a. Atrial depolariza-tion c. Ventricular repolar-ization b. Ventricular depo-larization d. Threshold potential