When assessing a patient, which finding should raise the EMT's suspicion that the patient may be suffering from a pulmonary embolism?
A) Bradycardia with normal SpO2 reading
B) Sudden onset of shortness of breath
C) Chest pain that is "dull" and radiates to the arm
D) Crackles in the bases of both lungs
B
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a. Interossei b. Lumbricales c. Extensor digitorum d. Extensor carpi ulnaris
A patient admitted with a pulmonary condition would most likely need the services of which of the following allied health professionals?
A) Respiratory therapist B) Speech pathologist C) Social worker D) Ophthalmic medical assistant E) Audiologist
Which of the following is set up by an administrator on SpringCharts server?
A. Healthcare lists B. Categories C. Preferences D. All of these
Observing the central incisor from the _____________ aspect assists in differentiating it from the mandibular lateral incisor.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).