You have been called for a 79-year-old female complaining of ...

[Kikoku]

You have been called for a 79-year-old female complaining of shortness of breath. Due to the increased respiratory rate, cough, and production of discolored sputum, you are suspicious of pneumonia. A family member asks you how she can have pneumonia, when her temperature is only 97.9F. Your best response is:
 
  A) It is not uncommon for the elderly to have pneumonia without the signs of high fever or chills.
  B) You will have to ask the doctor because I cannot give out medical information.
  C) There is less need for an increased body temperature since the elderly have a higher number of white blood cells.
  D) Higher blood pressure, typically seen in the elderly, tends to inhibit the body from producing a fever.

Question 2

Assessment of a patient's neck reveals that the trachea is deviated to the left. Based on this assessment finding, the EMT should suspect an injury located to the patient's:
 
  A) chest.
  B) abdomen.
  C) cervical spine.
  D) head.

[sierrahalpin]

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

A

[Kikoku]

Gracias!

[vickyvicksss]

Excellent