A male patient with an acute exacerbation of his emphysema presents in severe distress with decreased air movement and diffuse inspiratory wheezes in all fields. HR = 132, BP = 142/88, RR =30, SaO2 = 88%. Which of the following blood gas values is most likely?
A) pH of 7.6
B) PO2 of 100 mmHg
C) PCO2 of 70 mmHg
D) PCO2 of 35 mmHg
C
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a. Medical Oath b. Ethical Oath c. Hypothetical Oath d. Hippocratic Oath
At the scene of a multiple-casualty incident caused by a weapon of mass destruction, what is your first priority as an EMT?
A) Identifying the agent or mechanism of the WMD B) Establishing the number of dead and injured and needed resources C) Establishing a communications system D) Ensuring the safety of yourself and your partner
What is the chemical name for Dermabond™ or Indermil™?
a. cryoprecipitate b. cyanoacrylate c. fibrin glue d. polymethyl methacrylate
Sodoku __________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).