For any patient with an increase in intracranial pressure, the paramedic must:
A) avoid administering IV fluid boluses.
B) give glucose to prevent hypoglycemia.
C) maintain an adequate blood pressure.
D) take measures to lower blood pressure.
Answer: C) maintain an adequate blood pressure.
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a. severe dizziness b. ringing in the ears c. loss of balance d. loss of taste
Which of the following is TUE regarding seizure?
A. The postictal patient will most often be excited and manic. B. The epileptic patient does not necessarily want or need emergency care after a seizure. C. Seizure patients will frequently need to be ventilated to restore spontaneous breathing after the seizure. D. Because seizing patients are usually apneic, CPR should be performed until the seizure is over.