To detect life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias, the paramedic must view the ECG in ________ lead(s)
A) two
B) one
C) three
D) twelve
B
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You are called to see a 6-year-old child because he has a very high fever. His mother tells you that he became ill about 4 hours ago and has been complaining of a severe sore throat. He will not eat or drink because he says it hurts to swallow. You find the child sitting upright in bed, crying and drooling noticeably. He appears very frightened. His axillary temperature is 104°F. His
respirations are 30 and shallow, and there is flaring of his nostrils on inhalation. His chest is clear to auscultation. All of the following are part of the management of this child, EXCEPT: a. administering high-concentration, humidified oxygen. b. deferring starting an IV because this may worsen the patient's distress. c. carefully examining the throat to determine whether inflammation is present. d. transporting the child in the sitting position.
One of the four functions of inflammation is:
a. walling off the infected and inflamed area. b. attacking foreign substances. c. developing a memory for antigens. d. producing whIte blood cells.
Which method for maintaining notes on a patient chart uses a combination of SOMR and POMR?
A. Conventional (source oriented medical records) B. Problem-oriented medical records C. Computerized medical records D. SOAP records E. Patient-oriented medical records
Which of the following statements regarding an emergency patient move is correct?
A. The spine must be fully immobilized prior to performing an emergency move. B. The patient is dragged against the body's long axis during an emergency move. C. An emergency move is performed before the primary assessment and treatment. D. It is not possible to perform an emergency move without injuring the patient.