Assessment of a patient's skin color reveals a bluish discoloration. As a knowledgeable EMT, you should identify:
A) pallor caused by a decrease in blood flow to the tissues.
B) cyanosis caused by inadequate oxygenation of the tissues.
C) pallor caused by a decrease in body temperature.
D) jaundice caused by an increase in blood flow to the extremities.
B
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What is the most likely causative association between malaria and sickle cell trait?
a. Sickle gene makes people more prone to malaria infection. b. Sickle gene prevents Plasmodium ovale infection. c. They are both found in Asia. d. Sickle gene offers some protection against malaria.
When preparing an iodine wet preparation of a concentrated stool, the Lugol's iodine stock should be diluted
A) 1:5 with saline. B) 1:5 with distilled water. C) 1:10 with saline. D) 1:10 with distilled water.
Which of the following is NOT a potential risk from administration of general anesthesia to a pregnant patient?
a. fetal death b. lower birth weight c. placenta previa d. preterm labor
Hank Smith has undergone surgery for removal of a malignant melanoma of the upper right eyelid including the canthus. The diagnostic code for this encounter is ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).