Your patient is a 22-year-old man who has been stabbed in the chest. Which of the following is an immediate concern for this patient?
A. Electrical heart failure
B. Cardiac output
C. Parasympathetic reaction
D. Mechanical heart failure
Answer: D
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A) Analgesic B) Antipyretic C) Anti-inflammatory D) Antihistamine
Rising oxytocin levels stimulate what?
A) Estrogen production B) Prostaglandin production C) Progesterone production D) Force and frequency of uterine contractions
An effective EMS dispatching system aims to place a BLS unit on the scene of an emergency in:
a. the "golden hour." c. 8 minutes. b. 14 minutes. d. 4 minutes.
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the care for a child with spina bifida?
A) Most are able to live normal, healthy lives. B) There is a high chance of a latex allergy, so non-latex equipment should be used. C) Opiate pain medication is contraindicated. D) Patients will be quadriplegic, so their wheelchairs must be transported with them.