A primary injury to the central nervous system would be caused by:

A patient with a high fever has an accelerated metabolism and is producing abnormally high amounts of carbon dioxide at the cellular level. To compensate, which one of the following will occur?

A) Decreased levels of acid in the blood B) Decreased respiratory rate C) Decreased depth of breathing D) Increased respiratory rate

You arrive at the residence of a physician who informs you that his pregnant wife requires immediate transport to the hospital because she is bleeding and has a history of abruptio placentae. As a knowledgeable EMT, you should recognize that the greatest threat to the baby is:

A) infection. B) maternal shock. C) hypoxia. D) fluid loss.