A patient with Cheyne-Stokes respirations is likely suffering from what condition?
A) Increasing intracranial hemorrhage
B) Anxiety
C) Diabetic ketoacidosis
D) Brainstem injury
D
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Which of the following statements would indicate that an OEC Technician has appropriately initiated the first phase of a patient assessment?
a. "I have placed an oral airway in the patient." b. "The scene appears to be free of hazards." c. "Blood pressure is 124/80 mmHg." d. "Can you tell me why you called for help?"
Another name for the Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return is ________.
A. Form W-2 B. Form 941 C. Form W-4 D. Form W-3 E. Form 940
7/8 รท 1/4 = ________
A) 7/2 B) 4/8 C) 3 1/4 D) 3 1/2
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/min. 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 was 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 condition?
A) Foreign body airway obstruction B) Epiglottitis C) Croup D) Bronchial asthma