Which is categorized as a business associate, as defined by HIPAA regulations?
A) Government entities
B) Health care providers
C) Patients and family members
D) Third-party payers
D
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You respond to a patient who presents with shortness of breath after he took a dose of an antibiotic. You find your patient with audible stridor and urticaria. You should administer:
A) SQ epinephrine 1:1000 0.3-0.5 mg.
B) IM epinephrine 1:1000 0.3-0.5 mg.
C) diphenhydramine 75 mg.
D) albuterol 5 mg.
You are transporting a male patient with a deep stab wound to the groin, with damage also noted to the genitalia. The patient is alert and oriented, albeit restless. Vital signs on scene were pulse 136, respirations 20, blood pressure 106/64, and SpO2 9%. Oxygen is being administered through a nonrebreathing face mask. On reassessment, what sign would be most concerning to the EMT?
A) Patient's urge to void B) Blood pressure 108/90 mmHg C) SpO2 remaining at 96% despite O2 therapy D) Heart rate of 124 beats per minute
A 17-year-old is complaining of right lower quadrant abdominal pain and nausea that began a few hours ago. You have applied oxygen. Her blood pressure is 112/76, pulse 84, and respirations 18. She has no pertinent past medical history, takes no medications, and has no allergies. While waiting for EMS to arrive, you should:
A) obtain another history. B) repeat your abdominal examination. C) obtain another set of vital signs. D) give her small sips of water.
Why are thalassemias considered a separate entity from hemoglobinopathies?
What will be an ideal response?