Match each of the following elements with their symbol.

A key data item you would expect to find recorded on an ER record but would probably NOT see

in an acute care record is the A. physical findings. C. time and means of arrival. B. lab and diagnostic test results. D. instructions for follow-up care.

Assessment of a hypoxic patient who is showing signs of fatigue and has a history of lung disease reveals him to be using well-developed accessory muscles to exhale. As an EMT, you should recognize that the patient:

A) Is inadequately exhaling oxygen from his lungs, which is causing hypoxia B) Is using energy to exhale and is in danger of respiratory failure if hypoxia continues C) Has a problem with the red blood cells' ability to transport oxygen, which is causing hypoxia D) Is adequately compensating for the problem with his breathing so he does not become hypoxic