Which portion of the heart is in failure when it can no longer effectively pump blood into the lungs?

You are transporting a depressed patient who states that she is thinking of killing herself by taking a "whole bunch of pills." After giving this information, the patient has refused to speak and has been silent ever since. Which one of the following statements would be most appropriate at this time?

A) "I don't understand why you won't talk. You called 911 for help, didn't you?" B) "Has the cat got your tongue? If you talk to me I can help you." C) "I understand if you do not want to talk. I will be sitting here if you need anything." D) "I need you to talk to me. I cannot help you if you refuse to talk to me."

Despite a patient's protest not to have his blood pressure taken, the EMT places a BP cuff on his arm and takes his blood pressure. The EMT states: "See? It is just as I suspected, your blood pressure is sky high. You really need to be seen in the emergency department." The patient states he did not realize that his blood pressure was that high. In terms of battery, which one of the following is

true? A) Since the BP was elevated and treatment must be provided, battery cannot be charged. B) The patient could charge the EMT with battery, regardless of his blood pressure reading. C) The patient could charge the EMT with assault, not battery. D) Because the patient knows the result of the BP, the EMT is safe from battery.