An EMT has just received a "Shock Advised" message from the AED. Just before delivering the shock, the EMT must:
A) press the analyze button once more.
B) hold the patient's head to avoid injury when shocking.
C) ensure that all rescuers are clear of the patient.
D) remove the oral airway to prevent possible choking.
C
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A) Adrenal corticosteroids. B) Opioid analgesics. C) Diuretics. D) Anxiolytics.
Two different patients both have hemoglobins in the 5.0 to 6.0 g/dL range. One has pallor, fatigue, and headaches, whereas the other is experiencing life-threatening shock. Which of the following is probably the major difference between the two patients?
a. The morphologic classification of the anemia b. Whether other cell lines (platelets or white cells) are also involved c. The patient's sex d. How quickly the anemia developed