When assessing a patient in the prehospital setting, which of the following does the EMT recognize as an indication for aspirin?
A) Complaint of a headache after taking nitroglycerin
B) An aspirin taken daily for cardiovascular disease
C) Blood pressure above 100 mmHg systolically
D) Chest discomfort that is suggestive of a heart attack
D
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A window washer fell 20 feet from scaffolding while washing the windows on an office building. He is alert and oriented, but states that he cannot move or feel his legs. Additionally, because his blood pressure is 72/48 mmHg, you suspect spinal shock. Which other assessment finding reinforces your suspicion of spinal shock?
A) Warm and dry skin B) Heart rate of 144 beats/min C) Pulse pressure of 24 mmHg D) SpO2 of 92%
Given that dermal absorption is one of the primary routes of exposure for both nerve or OP agent exposure, ____ must be the first step taken.
A. observation of scene B. evaluation of scene C. decontamination D. containment of scene
Stiffening of the body after death is called _________________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A medical biller completes the ____________________ and then sends the entire file to the clearinghouse for processing
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word