This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: You have been called to transport a patient in septic shock from the emergency department of a local ... (Read 67 times)

appyboo

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 527
on: Jul 3, 2018
You have been called to transport a patient in septic shock from the emergency department of a local hospital to the critical care unit of another. Two nurses will be accompanying you. As a knowledgeable EMT, you recognize that this state of shock has been caused by:
 
  A) failing heart.
  B) blood loss.
  C) infection.
  D) fluid volume loss.

Question 2

Your 23-year-old female patient presents with relatively normal vital signs and is fully alert and oriented. Her only complaint is lower abdominal pain. If you assume she is pregnant, you are:
 
  A) applying principles.
  B) overgeneralizing.
  C) interpreting the data.
  D) evaluating.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

leahm14

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 322
Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A


appyboo

  • Member
  • Posts: 527
Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

zacnyjessica

  • Member
  • Posts: 345
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system destroys its own healthy tissues. When this occurs, white blood cells cannot distinguish between pathogens and normal cells.

Did you know?

Although the Roman numeral for the number 4 has always been taught to have been "IV," according to historians, the ancient Romans probably used "IIII" most of the time. This is partially backed up by the fact that early grandfather clocks displayed IIII for the number 4 instead of IV. Early clockmakers apparently thought that the IIII balanced out the VIII (used for the number 8) on the clock face and that it just looked better.

Did you know?

For pediatric patients, intravenous fluids are the most commonly cited products involved in medication errors that are reported to the USP.

Did you know?

Asthma attacks and symptoms usually get started by specific triggers (such as viruses, allergies, gases, and air particles). You should talk to your doctor about these triggers and find ways to avoid or get rid of them.

Did you know?

Elderly adults are at greatest risk of stroke and myocardial infarction and have the most to gain from prophylaxis. Patients ages 60 to 80 years with blood pressures above 160/90 mm Hg should benefit from antihypertensive treatment.

Patient teaching: male genetalia assessment Patient teaching: male genetalia assessment
EMS personnel respond to emergencies and transport patients to the hospital. EMS personnel respond to emergencies and transport patients to the hospital.
An ultrasound being performed on a patient. An ultrasound being performed on a patient.
Children with disabilities used to be sent to special schools. In a process called mainstreaming or ... Children with disabilities used to be sent to special schools. In a process called mainstreaming or ...
Transport of ammonia to the liver for urea synthesis Transport of ammonia to the liver for urea synthesis
Active Transport in Vesicles: Phagocytosis Active Transport in Vesicles: Phagocytosis
Video: Cerebral Cortex Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library