You have been called for a 27-year-old female who is 32 weeks pregnant. She states that she is experiencing uterine contractions but feels no pain with them, just a tightening in her abdomen. She states that these began three days ago and seem to be increasing in frequency today. She denies discharge or rupture of her membranes. Given this presentation, you should recognize:
A) probable false labor, and should have the patient follow up with her obstetrician.
B) probable false labor, but have the patient transported to the hospital for evaluation.
C) true labor, so you should assess the vaginal canal for possible crowning.
D) possible placental abruption, and immediately must transport with lights and sirens.
B
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You have been called to a residence for a 31-year-old patient complaining of confusion, nausea, vomiting, and a headache. He states that this started this morning and has been getting worse all day. Despite lying in bed and resting all day, he is more fatigued than before. Which of the following statements made by the patient would the EMT recognize as most important in relation to the patient's
present complaint? A) "I just turned the furnace on last night." B) "I tried some raw seafood last week." C) "My wife is taking penicillin, to which I am allergic." D) "I have not been sleeping well the past few nights."
Eupnea means ________ breathing
A) rapid B) no C) difficult D) normal