You are on the scene of an accident where patients are exhibiting the following symptoms: dyspnea, tachypnea, coughing, pulmonary edema, chest pain, shock, and more generalized signs and symptoms such as headache, nausea and vomiting, altered mental status, and seizures. What type of chemical weapon might be suspected?
A) Blister agents
B) Choking agents
C) Riot control agents
D) Nerve agents
B
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During assessment, take a position at the elderly patient's _______________ level. It is less intimidating than towering over him. You also might offer a handshake to establishrapport and at the same time note his skin _____________________, his ability to _____________________, and his ability to _______________ _______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following may cause the trachea to shift to the right?
a. Right-sided tension pneumothorax b. Right-sided large pleural effusion c. Right upper lobe atelectasis d. Left lower lobe pneumonia
A highly contagious bacterial infection of the respiratory tract, with symptoms of slight fever, sneezing, running nose, and quick, short coughs, is
A. pertussis. B. influenza. C. common cold. D. croup.
Which of the following is a physiologic effect of epinephrine when used to treat anaphylactic shock?
A) As a vasodilator, it increases the blood pressure. B) As a vasoconstrictor, it lowers the blood pressure. C) As a bronchodilator, it improves the patient's breathing. D) As an antihistamine, it blocks chemicals that cause the reaction.