You are transporting a patient who was bitten on her hand by a spider approximately 20 minutes ago. On scene, the primary assessment revealed no life threats and vital signs were stable. While conducting the reassessment, which of these findings would be of most concern to the EMT?
A) Swelling to the area of the bite
B) Increased pain to the area of the bite
C) Complaint of a headache
D) Hives to the chest and abdomen
D) Hives to the chest and abdomen
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a. pear b. root c. knob d. oval
In 1980, the revision "KKK-A-1822A" involved:
A) primarily addressing electrical systems, signage, and safety. B) guidelines to improve occupant protection in the patient compartment. C) changes based on the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health standards. D) improving ambulance electrical systems by designing a low-amp lighting system to replace antiquated light bars and beacons.
Which of the following types of artificial airways are inserted through the larynx? 1. Pharyngeal airways 2. Tracheostomy tubes 3. Nasotracheal tubes 4. Orotracheal tubes
a. 1 and 4 only b. 1, 2, and 3 only c. 3 and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
Acute epiglottitis is caused by ________
A) Haemophilus influenzae type B B) Streptococcus C) a virus D) E. coli