Author Question: You have been called to a local dialysis center for a patient with a bleeding fistula on her right ... (Read 35 times)

tichca · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

You have been called to a local dialysis center for a patient with a bleeding fistula on her right upper arm. Despite all care at the center, the site continues to bleed. Your best choice in the care of the patient would be:

A) to apply a constricting band above the fistula.
B) to place a pressure dressing over the fistula.
C) lowering the arm for and during transport.
D) to allow site the bleed to wash bacteria from the fistula.

Question 2

Assessment of a patient's skin color reveals a bluish discoloration. As a knowledgeable EMT, you should identify:

A) pallor caused by a decrease in blood flow to the tissues.
B) cyanosis caused by inadequate oxygenation of the tissues.
C) pallor caused by a decrease in body temperature.
D) jaundice caused by an increase in blood flow to the extremities.