A patient tells you she is feeling weak and she has a history of low iron. This is a concern for the AEMT because iron is needed:
A) for formation of white blood cells to fight infection.
B) for oxygen transport and energy capture.
C) to assist in formation of blood clots.
D) to maintain an adequate blood pressure.
B
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Which one of the following signs or symptoms should the EMT directly relate to a patient who has a low white blood cell count?
A) Bruising to the extremities B) SpO2 at 91% on room air C) Blood pressure of 156/100 mmHg D) Temperature of 103.4?F
Which one of the following statements best summarizes the priority assigned to secondary patient assessment?
A) EMRs can usually skip the secondary assessment. B) EMRs must always perform a secondary assessment before EMS arrives. C) Secondary assessment is important, but it is not performed unless immediate threats to life have been addressed. D) The secondary assessment takes priority over scene safety.