For most open soft tissue wounds managed by the paramedic in the prehospital setting, which of the following is a desirable characteristic of the dressing applied?
A) Occlusive
B) Dry
C) Adherent
D) Nonabsorbent
B
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A. septosemia B. autoimmune deficiency C. septic shock D. anaphylactic shock
What is the common diagnosis of a patient undergoing transurethral resection of the prostate?
a. benign prostatic hypertrophy b. carcinoma of the prostate c. erectile dysfunction d. stress incontinence
You respond to the residence of a known heroin abuser. The patient, a 30-year-old man, is unconscious and unresponsive. He is hypoventilating, bradycardic, and hypotensive. Administration of 10 mg of naloxone has had no effect, and your transport time to the hospital is approximately 30 minutes. You should:
A) check his blood glucose level as your partner prepares to intubate. B) transport at once and administer additional naloxone while en route. C) administer 25 g of 50% dextrose and reassess his level of consciousness. D) hyperventilate him with high-flow oxygen to minimize tissue hypoxia.
Prilocaine has demonstrated a higher than typical incidence of inducing methemoglobinemia due to its metabolite, ortho-toluidine
A) True B) False