Assessment of a 63-year-old female patient reveals a patent airway, adequate breathing, and strong radial pulse. She has no difficulty speaking and no facial droop, but exhibits a slight left arm drift and has a headache. The EMT should interpret these specific findings as:
A) Not suggestive of a stroke
B) Minimally suggestive that a stroke may be occurring
C) Moderately suggestive that a stroke may be occurring
D) Highly suggestive that a stroke may be occurring
D) Highly suggestive that a stroke may be occurring
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You are transporting a stable patient with a possible pneumothorax. The patient is receiving 100% oxygen and has an oxygen saturation of 95%. During your reassessment, you find that the patient is now confused, hypotensive, and profusely diaphoretic. What is MOST likely causing this patient's deterioration?
A. a total collapse of the affected lung B. hidden bleeding in the thoracic cavity C. compression of the aorta and vena cava D. blood accumulation in the pleural space
The posterior chamber of the eyeball is behind the lens and is filled with a very thick, jelly-like fluid called ________ that keeps the retina flat and helps to maintain the shape of the eye.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).