Regardless of other primary assessment findings, some chief complaints make patients higher priority for transport. Which one if the following chief complaints are NOT a higher priority for transport?

A) Dizziness in a patient >65 years old
B) Acute, severe headache
C) Shortness of breath
D) Chest pain in a patient <35 years old

Answer: D

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When studied quantitatively, how will changes in pulse pressure throughout the respiratory cycle during a positive-pressure breath predict improvements in cardiac output?

A. The predictive value is minimal. B. The predictive value is not related at all to changes in pulse pressure. C. Changes in pulse pressure are equally predictive as left ventricular end-diastolic pressure. D. Changes in pulse pressure are better predictors than pulmonary artery wedge pressure.

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Which of the following is a realistic and healthy belief that any paramedic should possess?

A) "If a patient that I am caring for dies, it is solely my responsibility." B) "If there's something I don't know, people will not think less of me." C) "My safety depends on being able to anticipate every possible danger." D) "As a paramedic, I must never make mistakes while caring for patients."

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