With respect to a hypertensive episode from a cardiopulmonary standpoint, the Paramedic should auscultate the lungs for ____.
A. murmurs
B. rhonchi
C. rales
D. ascites
Answer: C
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a. Atmospheric pressure b. Vapor density c. Specific gravity d. Gaseous property
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a. Damage to the thyroid gland b. Contamination in groundwater c. Inhibition of the production of growth- and fetal-developmental hormones d. All of these
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A) Tilt the backboard to the left to allow the ear to drain freely B) Place a folded piece of gauze in the ear canal to stop the drainage C) Suction the blood from the ear so you can determine the source of bleeding D) Place a piece of sterile gauze over the ear to catch the fluid
The document established by the American Hospital Association that is a list of standards a patient can expect in healthcare is the ____.
A. Hippocratic Oath B. Code of Medical Ethics C. Patient Care Partnership D. Quality Assurance Program E. informed consent document