Which of the following signifies a failure in the patient's compensatory response to blood loss?
A) Pale, cool skin B) Hypotension C) Tachycardia D) Tachypnea
B
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Dehydration may be caused by internal losses, such as:
a. burns, surgical drains, or open wounds. b. diaphoresis. c. bowel obstruction. d. hyperventilation.
Which one of the following patients should the EMT recognize as tachycardic?
A) 86-year-old male with chest pain and a heart rate of 96 B) 3-year-old female with vomiting and a heart rate of 116 C) 24-year-old female with diabetic complications and a heart rate of 54 D) 37-year-old male with a complaint of fatigue and a heart rate of 104
Removing the subgingival deposits, smoothing the root surface, and removing irritants from deep pockets is termed ____________
a. routine prophylaxis b. periodontal scaling c. polishing d. none of the above
A disorder caused by pathogenic organisms contracted in a facility or clinic is known as:
A) idiopathic B) transmissible C) nosocomial D) subclinical