As an EMT educated to assist the paramedic with advanced life support care, you know that an ECG provides information on:
A) the electrical activity of the heart.
B) how well oxygenated blood is flowing through the body.
C) the degree of health of the heart and lungs.
D) the amount of blood being pumped by the heart.
A
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Written protocols that have been authorized by the Medical Director as guidelines for patient care are an example of:
A) EMS education standards. B) standards for treatment. C) on-line medical direction. D) standing orders.
Your patient is a 25-year-old female with a history of diabetes. She is confused, agitated, and verbally abusive to you, and she is very sweaty. Although she refuses to give a history of the present illness, you should suspect which of the following as the likely cause of the patient's presentation?
A) A nondiabetic-related problem, such as a head injury or mental illness B) Excessive intake of foods high in sugar, such as soda or candy C) Failure to take her insulin D) Failure to intake sufficient sugar
Hydrogen ion activity can be expressed as which of the following?
a. pH = log10[H–] c. pH = –log10[H+] b. [H+] = log ? 10 d. pH = 1 ? 10?7 mol/L
A medical assistant tells a patient that fasting prior to having blood drawn means ________.
A. refraining from eating and drinking anything, beginning the night before the blood is drawn B. eating and drinking as usual, but not taking medications prior to the test C. avoiding food except liquids for 2 hours before having blood drawn D. eating a diet low in carbohydrates and fats for 12 hours before having blood drawn E. following a clear liquid diet for 24 hours before having blood drawn