Which of the following statements regarding a decreased level of consciousness in the elderly patient is correct?
A. A decreased level of consciousness is not a normal part of the aging process.
B. Most elderly patients have some deterioration in their level of consciousness.
C. A decreased level of consciousness is most often the result of chronic dementia.
D. The AVPU scale is an ineffective tool when assessing an elderly patient's level of consciousness.
Ans: A. A decreased level of consciousness is not a normal part of the aging process.
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Which one of the following statements shows that the EMT knows how to correctly position the BVM on the patient's face?
A) "I place the narrow part of the mask over the bridge of the nose, and the bottom part in the cleft above the chin." B) "If two rescuers are using the BVM, the mask only needs to be placed over the mouth and the nose pinched closed." C) "The wide portion of the mask is place at the top of the nose and the narrow part below the lower lip." D) "The mask is properly positioned when the top portion lies over the bridge of the nose and the lower portion below the chin."
When should a user scan a patient's chart and apply the chart evaluation criteria?
A. In the morning when the office opens. B. After hours. C. During a patient encounter. D. Anytime while the office is open.