A contraindication to the use of metaproterenol is:

You have been called to a park for a teenage boy who is "sick." On scene you find a 16-year-old male who knows his name but is confused about place and time. Friends state that they have been playing basketball most of the morning and afternoon. The temperature is in the 90s and the humidity is high. His airway is patent and his breathing is fast but adequate. His pulse is weak and rapid

Observation of his skin reveals it to be pale, cool, and moist. Oxygen is being administered via nonrebreather face mask. Which one of the following would be appropriate care for this patient? A) Place him supine on the stretcher with feet elevated. B) Lay the patient down and place in side-lying position. C) Administer Tylenol tablets by mouth to lower the body temperature. D) Pour cold water over the patient and fan him aggressively.

Which of the following statements regarding power surges is MOST accurate?

A. They rarely create fire hazards. B. They enter buildings through plumbing. C. They are rarely preventable by surge protectors. D. They may melt internal components of electronics.