A patient has a burn that completely encircles his right forearm and upper arm. After performing the primary assessment, the EMT's next action would be to:
A) evaluate and compare grip strength in the right and left hands.
B) check for motor, sensory, and a pulse in the right upper extremity.
C) ask the patient to rate the pain on a scale of one to ten.
D) carefully break the blisters to decrease the pressure caused by swelling.
Question 2
A patient has had part of his right thumb amputated in an industrial accident. Coworkers have retrieved the thumb and wrapped it in a towel. The EMT demonstrates appropriate handling of the amputated part when he:
A) places the thumb in ice water.
B) keeps the thumb warm during transport.
C) places the thumb in sterile saline.
D) wraps it in a dry sterile dressing.
Symptoms of a patient in shock.
Patient with exophthalmos.
Palette of King Narmer (front), Hierakonpolis, Upper Egypt.
Performing a Gram Stain
Performing a Capillary Puncture (Manual)
Performing a PKU Test