You are working at a mountain resort and are presented with a 50-year-old woman who states that she does not feel well. From your assessment, which of the following findings would seemingly indicate that the patient is being adversely affected by the high altitude?
a. Vomiting after eating large meals
b. An elevated blood glucose level with no history of diabetes
c. A heart rate of 62 beats per minute
d. A complaint of dyspnea on exertion
Question 2
When caring for someone who has been attacked by a large animal such as a moose or bear, you should assume that:
a. the potential for spinal injury exists.
b. the animal probably has rabies or it would not have attacked.
c. unless there is a bite, there is no potential for infection.
d. bleeding from claw injuries is the most dangerous injury.
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