Your patient is a 58-year-old female who is confused and dyspneic. Her daughter called EMS because the patient complained of a fluttering sensation in her chest, followed a few minutes later by chest pain and an acute onset of confusion. She is pale and diaphoretic without a palpable radial pulse. The monitor shows a narrow complex rhythm at a rate of 180. Which of the following is most appropriate?

Procedures that require use of a(n) ________ should be performed after those that do not to avoid the possibility of interference with other tests

a. negative ray b. contrast medium c. MRI d. films of bones

A full-body scan should be performed on:

A. responsive medical patients and patients without a significant MOI. B. stable patients who are able to tell you exactly what happened. C. all patients with traumatic injuries who will require EMS transport. D. patients with a significant MOI and unresponsive medical patients.