Your patient had a sudden deceleration injury and struck the windshield with his head. As a result of the sudden stoppage, you suspect that the patient has suffered a(n):
A) vascular lesion.
B) comminuted injury.
C) open brain injury.
D) coup-contrecoup injury.
Answer: D
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Reassessment of a non-critical patient's vital signs should be performed at least every ________ minutes
A) 10 B) 15 C) 5 D) 20
How does an automated external defibrillator work?
A. It provides force to pump blood throughout the body. B. It reestablishes an effective cardiac rhythm. C. It synchronizes metabolic activity in the heart. D. It jolts a stopped heart into beating.
You are called to a local park for an ill person. It is a hot day and the humidity is high. When you arrive, a bystander directs you to the patient, a young male who is semiconscious. His skin is flushed, hot, and moist. Your FIRST action in the management of this patient should be to:
A) ensure an open airway. B) move him to a cool area. C) administer high-flow oxygen. D) begin rapid cooling measures.
What type of inspection occurs on a set basis and usually involves occupany classification such as places of assembly, education, and health care?
A. Annual B. Issuance of a permit C. Response to a complaint D. Violation reported by a fire company