You are dispatched to the scene of a possible drowning. You arrive to find a 36-year-old female, in the water, yelling for help. You notice that she is struggling to stay afloat. Your first consideration would be:
A) Patient safety
B) Age of the patient
C) Personal safety
D) Water level
Answer: C) Personal safety
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A) operate radiation detection equipment B) use topography scanners to take cross-sectional images of the body C) operate equipment that uses sound waves to produce images D) use ultrasound images to examine the heart
Drugs with an acidic pH are easily:
A) excreted B) absorbed C) distributed D) metabolized
PaCO2 is measured in a five-year-old child and the result is 88 mmHg. Which of the following correctly explains this result?
A) It is normal if it was measured at sea level. B) It is normal if it was measured at an elevation of 5,000 ft. C) It is abnormal if it was measured at sea level. D) This result is only normal in neonatal patients.
Which statement is NOT true concerning capillary tube safety?
A. Glass tubes are not recommended by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). B. Plastic capillary tubes can be used. C. The use of sealing clay is recommended. D. Mylar-wrapped tubes can be used. E. Self-sealing tubes can be used.