Which one of the following should cause you to suspect a serious or potentially serious condition?
A) A patient states she has had diarrhea since early in the morning.
B) A patient with a history of arthritis states his knees hurt so badly he can hardly walk.
C) A patient states a 3-inch cut on the palm of her hand happened when a glass she was washing broke.
D) A patient is sweating heavily, and seems agitated when you try to ask him questions.
D
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High-space shock results from:
A) obstruction of blood flow to the heart. B) lung injury and air buildup in the thorax. C) post-traumatic hemorrhage. D) the vascular space becoming too large.
Gauge pressure is ____.
a. in excess of atmospheric pressure b. the same as atmospheric pressure c. less than atmospheric pressure d. not related to atmospheric pressure
Define each of the following terms:
hydrophobia
After stocking the ambulance this morning, you and your partner go out for breakfast. While entering the restaurant, you see an older gentleman clutch his chest and collapse to the floor. When you get to him, he has no pulse and is not breathing. While you checked the patient's airway, breathing, and circulation, your partner considered the benefits of requesting a(n) __________ ambulance to assist with patient care.
a. ALS b. CQI c. PSA d. EMD