Why is it important to get patient information about latex sensitivity?
A) Laboratory tests can be affected by the ingestion of latex particles.
B) Allergies to latex cause skin irritations.
C) Patients usually have preferences for special tourniquets.
D) This information is only important for the phlebotomist, not the patient.
Answer: B
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Which of the following best describes why patients with serious illnesses or injuries should be transported without delay?
A) Definitive care cannot be provided in the prehospital setting. B) Most patients are uncomfortable with the level of care provided by paramedics. C) Paramedics must become available for additional calls as soon as possible. D) The shorter the contact time with the patient, the less the potential for liability.
Your patient was involved in a serious motor vehicle collision. Which of the following assessment findings best helps to determine that the patient has a flail segment?
a. Paradoxical chest wall movement b. Shortness of breath c. Pain upon inspiration d. Chest wall bruising