During syncope, the patient will exhibit a deathlike appearance.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
During syncope, a patient will exhibit a deathlike appearance: breathing may be shallow and gasping, slight convulsive movements may be present, and pupils dilated.
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A) assisting with the administration of nitroglycerine. B) delayed transport to the hospital. C) administering intravenous fluids. D) assisting with the administration of an EpiPen.
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A) To control, direct, and coordinate resources B) To regulate the mutual-aid response C) To give the fire service control of incidents D) To make sure that small agencies are not in command of large incidents
Gloves protect:
A) from sprays and splashes. B) from airborne transmissions. C) hands during patient contact. D) none of the above.
Once the main term has been located in the Alphabetic Index, the next step is to _____.
A. confirm the code in the Tabular List B. record the code on the Diagnosis List C. review any essential modifiers for further accuracy D. go to the next diagnosis listed in the diagnostic statement