When assessing an adult trauma patient's circulation status during the primary assessment, the EMT's assessment should include:
A) carotid pulse, capillary refill, blood pressure, and skin color.
B) radial pulse, skin temperature, and presence of external bleeding.
C) skin color, pulse rate, blood pressure, and skin temperature.
D) pulse rate, blood pressure, capillary refill, and skin condition.
B
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When selecting an appropriately sized blood pressure cuff for a pediatric patient, which of the following guidelines will help you?
A) The width of the cuff should equal the circumference of the arm. B) The width of the cuff should equal the distance from the antecubital fossa to the axilla. C) The width of the cuff should equal the length of the little finger. D) The width of the cuff should be 2/3 the circumference of the arm.
Final interviews should include all of the following EXCEPT: (742-743)
A. written documentation. B. a prepared educational package. C. a discussion of the results of the inspection. D. a warning of legal action if violations are not corrected.
What is the term for Hb?
a. methemoglobin c. oxyhemoglobin b. carboxyhemoglobin d. deoxyhemoglobin