Your patient had a sudden deceleration injury and struck the windshield with his head. As a result of the sudden stoppage, you suspect that the patient has suffered a(n):

The HIM department is responsible for generating reports and statistics on the types of patients treated by the facility. This function is called:

A) case mix analysis B) patient record abstracting C) quality management D) utilization review

An awake but confused patient experiencing an allergic reaction begins to exhibit stridorous respirations. The EMT knows that the underlying condition responsible for this presentation is:

A) Constriction of the small airways B) Spasm of the lower airway C) Swelling to the upper airway D) Loss of the gag reflex