Describe the treatment of a CVA.
What will be an ideal response?
Treatment of a CVA:
1. Stop all dental treatment
2. Position the patient
3. Monitor vital signs
4. Administer oxygen
5. Summon medical assistance
6. Keep the patient calm and quiet
7. Provide basic life support as needed
8. Do not administer drugs that alter neurological activity
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The EMT is correctly assessing breath sounds on a 3-year-old male when he:
A) Understands that sounds from the left lung can be heard on the right side of the chest B) Listens carefully for at least 1 minute to both sides of the anterior chest C) Listens to both the anterior and posterior aspects of the thorax for 1 minute D) Instructs the child to breathe through his nose as he listens to the posterior thorax
Precise positioning of the image receptor and accurate angulation will eliminate overlap between the canine and first premolar on a canine periapical radiograph
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Symptoms of a cataract include blurred vision, halos around lights, and gradual vision loss
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Suzie presents to the ER with nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. After a diagnostic work-up, it is determined that she has appendicitis. What would be the first-listed diagnosis for this encounter?
A) abdominal pain B) appendicitis C) nausea D) nausea with vomiting