Assessment of a patient's skin color reveals a bluish discoloration. As a knowledgeable AEMT, you should identify:
A) cyanosis caused by inadequate oxygenation of the tissues.
B) pallor caused by a decrease in blood flow to the tissues.
C) pallor caused by a decrease in body temperature.
D) jaundice caused by an increase in blood flow to the extremities.
A
You might also like to view...
Computerized medical billing systems allow staff to do all of the following except:
A) post charges and payments to patient accounts. B) print insurance billing forms and patient billing forms. C) create aging reports. D) accept credit cards.
Which statements are basic safety tips when working in a health care facility? Select all that apply
A) Place litter in containers. B) Watch out for swinging doors. C) Use handrails when using the stairs. D) Never use damaged electrical cords. E) Dispose of dirty needles in trash containers. F) All of the above.
What should be kept in the patient's medical record?
A. A copy of letters sent to the patient B. A notation of letters sent to the patient C. Telephone messages leading to a letter from the physician D. Drafts of the physician's letter
If the client cannot attain 90 degrees of hip flexion and full extension, the problem is usually tightness in which muscles?
A) tensor fascia latae and iliotibial band B) psoas and iliacus C) gastrocnemius and distal hamstrings D) quadratus lumborum and erector spine