Why is it important to determine the difference between an asthmatic episode and an airway obstruction in an emergency situation?
What will be an ideal response?
It is important to know the difference in order to provide the appropriate treatment.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
While you are transporting a 41-year-old woman who is not feeling well, she begins to seize. She has no history of seizures, and the seizure lasts approximately 90 seconds. After 30 seconds of being postictal and totally unresponsive, the woman suddenly seizes again for the remainder of the 12-minute transport. The EMT should recognize that the patient is experiencing which emergency condition?
A) Undiagnosed epilepsy B) Hypoglycemic-induced seizures C) Status epilepticus D) Partial-motor seizure
Proteins are composed of amino acids. What number of essential amino acids are required by the body for proper protein synthesis?
What will be an ideal response?
When assessing a patient for peripheral edema, you should check the sacral area if the patient is:
A. bedridden. B. sitting up. C. ambulatory. D. semireclined.