When studying the epidemiology of most infectious diseases (such as influenza), the agents are risk factors such as smoking, high blood pressure, or exposure to chemicals or radiation.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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A 911 call was placed for a 3-year-old child with difficulty breathing. On scene you note that the child is upright with slight stridor upon inspiration. He is alert and breathing at a rate of 30 breaths per minute. His skin is warm and dry, and his radial pulse strong and regular. His breath sounds are clear and equal. His mother states that he has been fine all day until 15 minutes ago when he
was playing with friends in the playroom and suddenly started having difficulty breathing. As an EMT, you should suspect which of the following conditions? A) Foreign body airway obstruction B) Epiglottitis C) Croup (laryngotracheobronchitis) D) Bronchial asthma
A ____ is a rule of conduct established and enforced by an authority or governing body, such as the federal government.
A. principle B. law C. tort D. policy
A hospitalist is a physician who provides comprehensive care to hospitalized patients, but who does not ordinarily see patients outside of the hospital setting.?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Upon initial contact with a patient who appears to be unresponsive, you should:
A. assess breathing depth and determine the respiratory rate. B. squeeze the trapezius muscle to see if the patient responds. C. attempt to elicit a verbal response by talking to the patient. D. direct your partner to apply oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask.