A patient complaining of shortness of breath has called 911. Her history includes chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). When assessing the patient, which one of the following causes you to immediately prepare the patient for transport?
A) SpO2 at 94% despite supplemental oxygen
B) Wheezing noted in the bases of both lungs
C) Heart rate of 84 beats per minute
D) Pulsating mass in the abdomen
D
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Which approach to health care considers the patient's total being, including the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions?
a. allopathic b. orthodox c. traditional d. holistic
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A patient has been shot once in the left hand. After performing the primary assessment, the EMT quickly focuses his attention on the patient's left hand and begins a specific assessment of the injury. Which type of exam is the EMT performing?
A) Extremity B) Focused C) Specific D) Rapid
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