Which of the following symptoms might indicate that the patient has sustained potential internal life-threatening injuries?
A) Diaphoretic skin and abnormal vital signs
B) Expression of severe pain
C) Patient lying in a fetal position
D) Rapid heart beat
Answer: A
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A) Immediate B) Critical C) Delayed D) Minor
____ is caused by a blocked artery in the lungs and is frequently the result of immobility.
A. Pulmonary edema B. Pulmonary embolism C. Pneumothorax D. Sinusitis
A CT scan of the neck with contrast was performed on Jenny, who complained that the neck mass had grown since her last doctor's visit. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?
A. 70496 B. 70492 C. 70498 D. 70491
Which of the following is an acceptable way of reducing prehospital time to maximize the use of the "Golden Period" for trauma patients?
A) Skip spinal immobilization in the blunt trauma patient. B) Start all IVs on the scene to allow for more rapid transport. C) Load the patients and begin transport before doing a primary assessment. D) Call for air medical transport, if indicated.