You were summoned by a family member for a 64-year-old woman who is having an acute respiratory emergency. You note that her chest looks full and she wheezes on expiration. Her vital signs show she is tachycardic. You should suspect:
A) a pulmonary embolism.
B) an asthma attack.
C) emphysema.
D) pulmonary edema.
B
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a. True b. False
You have just approached a residence for a report of an injured person. Which of the following safety measures should you take?
A) Contact dispatch and ask if there have ever been any violent crimes at this location. B) Stay at least 3 feet away from anyone on scene. C) Ensure that you have a clear path of egress at all times. D) Tell your partner that it is his/her responsibility to protect you.
________ is defined as a permanent, abnormal shape of an organ or body region that results from arrested, delayed, or abnormal development of the embryo
Fill in the blank with correct word.
Which is the delicate innermost layer of the meninges, the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord?
subarachnoid dura mater arachnoid pia mater