A 67-year-old male with a history of coronary artery disease called 911 for chest pain. At the patient's side, he states that the pain started when cleaning out his garage, but after a period of rest, the pain has resolved. His airway is patent, breathing adequate, radial pulse irregular, and skin warm and dry. He has a past medical history of atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat), coronary
artery disease, and diabetes for which he takes insulin. Vital signs are pulse 68, respiration 16, blood pressure 148/88, and SpO2 97% on room air. He took 81 mg of aspirin as prescribed this morning on awakening. Of the following, what would you do first?
A) Administer aspirin
B) Check breath sounds
C) Assist with nitroglycerin
D) Provide supplemental oxygen
B
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A) Only you and your partner B) Only you C) Only you, your partner, and the patient D) All EMS providers participating in patient care on the call
Which device uses the following principle? As the driving pressure is increased, the flow from the flowmeter outlet increases
a. Compensated Thorpe tube flowmeter b. Fixed-orifice flowmeter c. Bourdon flowmeter d. Non-compensated pressure flowmeter
Endorsements are regulated by the ________.
A. federal government B. American Medical Association C. Uniform Negotiable Instrument Act D. Banking Endorsement Act
Who is ultimately responsible for determining the specimen integrity before analysis?
a. Clinical laboratory scientist b. Nursing staff c. Phlebotomist d. Specimen-processing personnel