Which statement made by a patient's family member would cause the EMT to suspect that a patient is experiencing hypovolemic shock?
A) "He has had a rash for the past three days."
B) "He cannot stop throwing up."
C) "He has been taking an antibiotic for a chest cold."
D) "He got up this morning and was having a hard time breathing."
B) "He cannot stop throwing up."
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delays in receiving payments. prison sentences. loss of the provider's license to practice medicine. all of the above.
Which of the following is false about the galvanic fuel cell O2 analyzer?
a. It actually measures the PO2 and not the O2 concentration. b. It requires an external power source (al-ternating current line or batteries). c. It has a slower response time than the Clark electrode. d. Its fuel cells deplete and must be periodi-cally replaced.
A facility that is certified as SNF can
a. admit only Medicaid patients b. admit only Medicare patients c. admit both Medicare and Medicaid patients d. only be a distinct part
Drugs must ________________ before being absorbed
A. be diluted B. circulate C. be compounded D. dissolve