An AEMT is correctly assessing a patient's radial pulse when she:
A) uses her thumb to feel for the pulse on the patient's lower arm.
B) simultaneously checks for a heart rate on both sides of the neck.
C) uses her fingertips to feel for a pulse at the patient's wrist.
D) uses the palm of his hand to feel the pulse on the upper arm.
Answer: C
You might also like to view...
What is found on a pupil exam for a patient that overdoses on opiates?
a. constricted b. dilated c. normal d. unequal
A mixed lucent and opaque radiographic pattern may be seen with all the following jaw lesions except (i.e., which lesion is always radiolucent)?
a. Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor b. Chronic osteomyelitis c. Periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia d. Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor e. Ameloblastic fibroma
Samantha lives next door to a ninety-year-old woman named Ruth. She usually sees Ruth every couple of days in her garden. Recently, Ruth's son Joseph moved in with his mother. Samantha has heard yelling and screaming coming from Ruth's house and has not seen Ruth in several weeks. When she goes over to visit Ruth, Joseph answers the door and will not let Samantha in the house. What should Samantha consider as a first step?
A. Nothing. It is not her business. B. Call the police. C. Talk to another neighbor. D. Demand that Joseph let her in the house. E. Report the problem to the elder abuse hotline.
When listing references on a resume, be certain the references ____________
a. know they are being listed b. will give positive references c. both a and b d. neither a nor b