You have been called to a residence for a 52-year-old male complaining of chest pain. When obtaining a history from the patient, what statement, made by the patient, would you find most concerning?
A) "I started taking an antianxiety medication last week."
B) "The pain came on suddenly when I was reading the paper."
C) "I have had chest pain on and off for years now."
D) "I occasionally feel that my heart seems to skip a beat."
B
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When providing an in-service on ventilating the geriatric patient, you should emphasize which one of the following in regards to a patient who has dentures?
A) It is always best to remove dentures regardless of whether they are loose or not. B) It is best to leave the top appliance in place, but remove the bottom one. C) Removal of dentures enables the EMT to maintain a better face to mask seal. D) Loose appliances should be removed if they interfere with the airway or the seal between the mask and face.
The abbreviation TPR stands for:
a. timing, practice, and recording. b. temperature, pulse, and respiration. c. temperature, pressure, and recording. d. timing, pressure, and rates.
The type of filing equipment that has six to eight shelf units and resembles a bookshelf is known as:
A) lateral files B) movable files C) open-shelf files D) closed files
The amount of expected shift of anatomy increases for thinner body parts and decreases for thicker or larger body parts.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)