An awake but confused patient experiencing an allergic reaction begins to exhibit stridorous respirations. The EMT knows that the underlying condition responsible for this presentation is:
A) constriction of the small airways.
B) spasm of the lower airway.
C) swelling to the upper airway.
D) loss of the gag reflex.
Question 2
A person has been diagnosed with high blood pressure. A medication that can effectively serve to lower his blood pressure is one that:
A) increases the heart rate.
B) dilates the coronary arteries.
C) dilates the arteries.
D) constricts the veins.
Organisms exhibit a diversity of behaviours, which include (clockwise from upper left), foraging and
pupil light reaction
Primates exhibit prolonged life histories, spending more time in each stage of life than most other
ROM exercises on a patient’s wrist: extension.
ROM exercises on a patient’s wrist: flexion.
Common patient positions.