In determining the nature of the illness which of the following would provide insight as to the patient's condition?
A) Patient statements
B) Patients position and appearance
C) Scene evaluation of medications, health care equipment, and illicit drugs
D) All of the above
Answer: D
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A 21-year-old male has sustained a severe burn to his left leg while working on an industrial furnace. Coworkers immediately doused his flaming pants and removed them. Your primary assessment reveals no threats to the airway, breathing, or circulation. While performing the secondary assessment on his leg, what finding would be most critical?
A) Partial-thickness burn completely encircling the knee B) Pain described as "the worst I have ever felt" C) Blisters on the lower leg that are broken and draining fluid D) Skin on the posterior lower leg that is sloughing off
According to the NFPA, the left diamond in its warning symbol indicates:
a. the stability or reactivity potential of the chemical b. no hazard for any employee c. the potential health hazard of the chemical d. the flammability potential of the chemical