You receive a call to a residence for a "sick child." Upon arrival, the mother states that her child, a 3-year-old male, has been experiencing vomiting and diarrhea for the past 24 hours. Your assessment reveals that the child is conscious, but has a decreased level of activity. His pulse rate is 150 beats/min, capillary refill time is less than 2 seconds, and his mucous membranes are dry. This clinical presentation is MOST consistent with:
A. severe dehydration.
B. hypovolemic shock.
C. mild dehydration.
D. moderate dehydration.
Answer: D. moderate dehydration.
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A) Assess the child starting at her head and moving to her feet. B) Allow the child to hold a favorite toy during the assessment. C) Be firm with the child and provide concrete instructions on what you expect. D) Touch and hold the child as much as possible.
The EMT would recognize an era veteran when a family member states:
A) "He has spent his whole life in the military." B) "He served three tours in Vietnam and the Middle East." C) "He was shot in the leg by a sniper in Iraq." D) "He trained for combat but was never deployed."
____________ nerves are composed of small bundles of nerve fibers, called fascicles, which are surrounded by a sheath called the endoneurium
A. Spinal C. Peripheral B. Cranial D. Thoracic
The _______________ _______________ carries sperm cells from an epididymis to the urethra in the pelvic cavity of the male.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).