Which of these statements from a patient should the EMT recognize as an absolute contraindication to the use of fibrinolytic medications in the emergency department?
A) "I have high blood pressure for which I take medication."
B) "Two months ago, I had a stroke on the left side of my brain."
C) "My doctor told me to take a baby aspirin every day."
D) "I had my appendix removed six months ago."
B) "Two months ago, I had a stroke on the left side of my brain."
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____ is an acute brain syndrome, which is usually associated with reversible metabolic derangements.
A. Confusion B. Disorientation C. Hallucination D. Delirium
Which of the following roles is defined by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) as providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient?
a. assistant circulator b. surgical first assistant c. first scrub d. second scrub
Students in applied training project professionalism by ________.
A. using a piece of tape on their scrubs with their name B. maintaining a good reputation in the medical community C. discussing patients with other students in the employee break room D. not worrying about the impression they make E. changing hair colors every week