In EMS, what does mental status refer to?
A) Patient's general level of intelligence
B) Any history of mental illness that the patient may have
C) Patient's level of awareness of his surroundings
D) None of the above
C
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A. Penlight and reflex hammer B. Sphygmomanometer and otoscope C. Laryngeal mirror and anoscope D. Nasal speculum and tuning fork E. Vaginal speculum and tape measure
Under what conditions are wild animals cared for in the veterinary teaching hospital, and what risks may be involved?
A combination fire attack begins with _________.
a. an exterior attack b. ventilation c. an indirect attack d. exposure protection
On arrival at the intensive care unit, a critically ill client suffers respiratory arrest and is placed on mechanical ventilation. The physician orders pulse oximetry to monitor the client's arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2) noninvasively. Which vital sign abnormality may alter pulse oximetry values?
a) Fever b) Tachypnea c) Tachycardia d) Hypotension