Which of the following patients is most at risk for a head or spinal injury?
A) A 22-year-old male involved in a front-end collision going 5 mph
B) A 7-year-old female who tripped and fell on a carpeted surface
C) A 32-year-old male complaining of ankle pain after falling while playing soccer
D) An 89-year-old female who tripped and fell on a cement sidewalk
D
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An infant should receive positive-pressure ventilation if the infant has a heart rate less than _______________, _______________ or persistence of _______________ _______________ after administration of oxygen
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The CMA and RMA credentials are recognized:
A) nationally. B) only by the state in which they are issued. C) only locally. D) none of the above.
The underlying cause of underlying distributive shock is:
A) inadequate fluid intake. B) loss of blood volume. C) poor cardiac contractility. D) dilation of blood vessels.
The patient who has a mild dizzy spell while Holter monitoring is in effect should
A) call 911 for an ambulance for transport to the emergency department. B) take the Holter off when the dizzy spell passes, as the monitoring is now complete. C) activate the event marker button and document the symptoms in his or her diary. D) proceed to the nearest hospital for immediate Holter analysis.