A patient has suffered a stroke and injury to his brainstem. Which one of the following signs and symptoms might the EMT expect to see as a result of this condition?
A) Confusion
B) Abnormal respirations
C) Blindness
D) Muscle spasms
B
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When obtaining a medical history using the SAMPLE mnemonic, which one of the following statements would be obtained when asking about the "P" component?
A) "The pain is rated at 8/10." B) "The pulse is 116 beats per minute." C) "The physician is Dr. Coleman." D) "There is a history of pancreatitis."
List the predominating hemoglobins in each of the following disorders:
a. Hgb H disease b. a-thalassemia minor c. ?-thalassemia major d. ?-thalassemia intermedia
The people who oppose public subsidies for professional sport teams seldom prevent the subsidies because they
A. are ineffective community organizers. B. idolize celebrity athletes and team owners. C. lack resources to challenge arguments of the proponents of subsidies. D. do not understand how urban power structures operate in the 21st century.
Physicians often use ________ to determine the range of motion of a joint.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).