For which patient would the EMT have the strongest suspicion of a diabetic emergency?
A) Confused patient with a blood glucose of 58 mg/dL
B) Alert and oriented diabetic patient with generalized weakness
C) Combative patient with a blood glucose level of 122 mg/dL
D) Diabetic patient complaining of chest pain and shortness of breath
A
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a. Record switch b. Back leads c. Sensitivity control d. Stylus control
Your service has a new AED. During the in-service on the new device, the instructor informs you that it is a semi-automated AED and uses a biphasic wave form, as opposed to the monophasic form used by the previous AED. As a knowledgeable AEMT, you should recognize that:
A) the new AED will defibrillate with lower amounts of electrical energy. B) less energy but more shocks will be needed to treat cardiac arrest. C) the new AED will defibrillate with higher amounts of electrical energy. D) the AEMT will not need to press a "shock" button to shock the patient.
Errors in medical care that are clearly identifiable, preventable, and serious in their consequences for patients are referred to as _____________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
An exclusion of certain types of coverage in an insurance policy is called a(n) ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word