When on the scene, noncritical patients should be reassured at least every ________ minutes

Your patient is vomiting large amounts of bright red blood. The patient does not complain of any pain or tenderness in the abdomen during your assessment. The patient's pulse is 128 and he is having difficulty breathing. His skin is pale, cool and clammy. You noticed he has a jaundiced appearance. You would suspect this patient has:

A. pancreatitis B. esophageal varices C. abdominal aortic aneurysm D. appendicitis

Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. It is not uncommon for a person to die from a severe anaphylactic reaction even if proper treatment is provided. 2. Signs and symptoms associated with an anaphylactic reaction may be seen in the skin, gastrointestinal, respiratory, or circulatory system. 3. The signs and symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction never occur so rapidly that they cannot be distinguished. 4. A dentist who is not sure the patient is suffering from an anaphylactic reaction should not administer epinephrine. 5. Patients who state they once experienced an allergic reaction to dental anesthesia should be checked out by an allergist.