Which one of the following positions would be most appropriate for an alert and oriented patient complaining of shortness of breath?
A) Prone
B) Position of comfort
C) Supine with feet elevated
D) Side lying
B
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Which statement made by your partner indicates that he understands assessment of a patient's breathing?
A) "As long as the patient is breathing over 20 times a minute, he is getting enough oxygen in his body." B) "If the respiratory rate is normal, the patient is breathing adequately and getting enough oxygen." C) "A rate less than 8 may allow adequate breathing, but requires further evaluation and assessment." D) "To determine if a patient is adequately breathing, the EMT must get a full set of vital signs."
Which of the following may help in minimizing the stressful effects of the disruption in circadian rhythms seen in EMS multiple-casualty incidents work?
A) Keep your bedroom light on and warm. B) Sleep as much as possible on days off. C) Seek help from a trained professional. D) Eat a heavy meal just before bedtime.
Non-REM sleep accounts for what percent of sleep time in the average adult?
A. 50-55 percent B. 60-75 percent C. 75-80 percent D. 40-50 percent
Triage allows a health care agency to do all of the following except ____
A) answer the telephone automatically B) deal with emergency calls C) determine how quickly a patient should be scheduled for an appointment D) evaluate a situation