A patient in early shock informs the EMT that that he has had severe diarrhea and vomiting over the past four days. Given this history, the EMT should recognize the pathophysiology of the shock as:
A) loss of red blood cells.
B) decreased formed elements in the blood.
C) leakage of the capillaries.
D) loss of plasma volume.
Question 2
What is the first step in a rapid takedown of a standing patient ?
A) Manually stabilize the patient's head and neck
B) Applying oxygen
C) Positioning a long spine board behind the patient
D) Applying a properly sized cervical collar
Client on IV patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
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The approval of a new drug is a four-stage process: (1) preclinical investigation, (2) clinical inve
All messages must be documented and placed in the patient's chart.
Jaundice seen in the eyes and the skin of a patient with hepatitis A.