Diseases caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors are called:
a. multisystem failure. c. multiple defect.
b. multifactorial disorders. d. geno-environmental.
Question 2
On scene, you are treating a 62-year-old female with chest pain, diaphoresis, and nausea. She states she has a history of heart problems as well as diabetes, for which she takes medications. She is allergic to penicillin and iodine. She is alert, oriented, and calm and there are no threats to the airway, breathing, or circulation. She took 81 mg of aspirin this morning as she always does. Her vital signs are: pulse 100, respirations 16, blood pressure 118/90, and SpO2 97 on room air. In overseeing the care of this patient, which of the following actions would demand immediate and corrective intervention?
A) Palpating the chest wall for tenderness
B) Applying oxygen through a nasal cannula
C) Determining the patient's blood glucose
D) Administering three baby aspirin to the patient
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