Which of the following should the EMT do during the treatment of localized cold injury?
A) Massage the affected area. B) Encourage the patient to use the affected part.
C) Gradually warm the affected area. D) Rub the affected area with snow.
C
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a. Cryotherapy b. Diathermy c. Aromatherapy d. Acupuncture
You are transporting a 31-year-old male who was severely injured in a motor vehicle collision. He is unresponsive and being ventilated by your partner with a bag-valve mask. How will you conduct the rapid secondary assessment on this patient?
A) Perform a head-to-toe exam. B) Focus on the chest and abdomen. C) Palpate the body but do not auscultate. D) Focus on the head and torso.
In a triage situation during a multiple-casualty incident, which of the following patients is most in need of treatment?
A. A middle-aged woman with a sprained back who may be mentally ill B. A young girl with bright red blood coming from a laceration in her upper leg C. An elderly man with shallow cuts from flying debris who is alert and breathing D. A young man who is coughing and sneezing
When someone has this particular condition they experience nausea and vomiting, and sweat excessively after consuming fructose. What is the condition known as?
A) Diabetes B) Hypoglycemia C) Hereditary fructose intolerance D) Food allergies