Prolapse of the umbilical cord can be dangerous to the fetus as it can lead to
A) hypoglycemia
B) hyperkalemia
C) hyperglycemia
D) hypoxia
D
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How often are patients entitled to receive an accounting of disclosures of their PHI without charge?
a. Weekly b. Monthly c. Semiannually d. Annually
Which action is it essential that the EMT take prior to assisting the patient in taking his nitroglycerin tablet?
A) Determine whether the patient had a stroke within the last 6 months B) Evaluate the patient's systolic blood pressure and heart rate C) Inquire about whether the patient is allergic to sulfa drugs D) Determine the presence or absence of a headache
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The pulse of an unconscious patient should be checked for at least 6 seconds but not more than 10 seconds. 2. Chest compression must be accompanied by rescue breathing to have any effect. 3. During rescue breathing, the rescuer takes a deep breath and places her mouth on the inside of the patient’s mouth. 4. Two-person CPR consists of one person administering compression while the second person administers respiration. 5. An automated external defibrillator (AED) should not be used on an infant.
Patient-to-patient cross-contamination can occur when a patient closes his or her lips around which of the following?
Rinn x-ray holder saliva ejector air/water syringe high-velocity evacuator tip