When performing a secondary assessment on an elderly male patient who is confused and combative, which of these assessment findings should be of most concern to the EMT?
A) Respirations of 20 breaths/min
B) Pulse of 164
C) Bruising to the back of the hand
D) Pulse oximeter reading of 94% on room air
B) Pulse of 164
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A. Unable to determine from the information provided B. Superficial C. Partial -thickness D. Full -thickness
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following criteria are used by selection committees when making admission decisions for schools?
A. How much income does the applicant's family earn each month? B. How many children are in the applicant's family? C. Does the applicant have a parent who is a college graduate? D. All of the above E. None of the above
Research has shown that the best way to ensure that preventive services are delivered appropriately is to
A) make evidence-based information readily available at the point of care. B) mandate that all EHR systems suggest patient-specific Clinical Quality Measures. C) give clinicians financial incentives for proper delivery of such services. D) conduct public awareness campaigns via print and broadcast media.