The MAIN benefit to online medical control is that it:
A) affords the paramedic better protection against a lawsuit.
B) provides an immediate and specific patient care resource.
C) allows the physician and paramedic to develop a rapport.
D) facilitates a faster transport to the emergency department.
Answer: B) provides an immediate and specific patient care resource.
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A) Elevated blood sugar B) Urinary tract infection C) Stroke or transient ischemic attack D) Hypoglycemia
A 66-year-old male has summoned your assistance because he is short of breath and his home pulse oximeter is reading 89%, despite 3 lpm of home medical oxygen. Assessment reveals an intact airway and adequate breathing. The patient's radial pulse is normal, and his skin is hot and dry. Vital signs are pulse, 84 beats/min; respirations, 18 breaths/min; and blood pressure, 166/86 mmHg. Breath sounds are clear bilaterally. The patient's pulse oximeter reading is fluctuating between 88% and 90%. In this situation, you would first:
A) Check the patient's SpO2 with your pulse oximeter B) Place the patient on 15 lpm of oxygen with a nonrebreather mask C) Request advanced life support assistance D) Increase oxygen flow to 6 lpm through the nasal cannula
Capsules are available in various sizes, ranging from the number 000 to the number ____________________
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