A pediatric patient is seen by paramedics for a seizure. The child has a fever of 101°F, was lethargic and irritable before the seizure, and has had no previous seizure activity. The child complained of a headache earlier in the day. What is the MOST likely problem?
a. Febrile seizure c. Hypoglycemia
b. Meningitis d. Hypoxia
b
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A) 1.75% B) 5.25% C) 17.5% D) 52.5%
Which of the following will be necessary to promote improved professional development?
A. Improve coordination with local colleges B. Focus professional development on improved competency C. Ensure that succession planning is related to professional development D. All of the above Hint: Review page 351 of Fire Service Personnel Management, 3rd Edition.
What is TRUE about skeletal system changes?
A. Skeletal system changes mostly occur from changes in cartilage during the aging process. B. Children grow taller as the compact bone expands during the aging process. C. Cartilage becomes soft and spongy as a person ages. D. Bone healing slows as a person ages.
In reference to the image, what indicates the part to be properly positioned?
leg was properly internally rotated 15-20 degrees because the lesser trochanter is not visible leg was properly internally rotated 15-20 degrees because the femoral condyles are parallel to the image receptor leg was properly internally rotated 5 degrees because the femoral condyles are parallel to the image receptor leg was properly internally rotated 5 degrees because the lesser trochanter is not visible