When assessing a 27-year-old patient who is eight months pregnant, which statement made by the patient should the EMT be most concerned about?
A) "I had some belly cramps two weeks ago."
B) "I was a drug addict when I was a teenager."
C) "I have not been able to see the doctor this pregnancy at all."
D) "My last baby came two weeks late."
C) "I have not been able to see the doctor this pregnancy at all."
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A) Oxygen at 6 lpm via nasal cannula B) Oxygen at 15 lpm via a nonrebreather C) Positive pressure ventilation with room air D) Oxygen at 2 lpm via nasal cannula
The key elements of rehab include rest, active cooling, ____, medical monitoring, and nourishment.
A. hydration B. resistance exercise C. incident command system D. core exercise
A respiratory therapist has a positive TB skin test after having contact with a patient with active TB. Which of the following actions would MOST likely be taken regarding the positive skin test?
a. The therapist will be started on a 1-year course of isoniazid prophylactically. b. The test will be followed with monthly chest x-rays to detect changes in the lung parenchyma. c. The therapist will be on paid administrative leave for 3 months until it is ensured that she is noncontagious. d. The therapist will be required to wear a mask at work for 3 months until it is established that she is noncontagious.
The signs of infection in a wound are ____.
A. dizziness and rash B. heat, redness, pain, and swelling C. nausea, vomiting, and cramps D. fatigue, tinnitus, and headache E. confusion and lethargy