Assessment of a patient who complains of the sudden onset of chest discomfort reveals a central intravenous catheter to his right upper chest. While assessing this piece of medical equipment, which finding related to the catheter should be of greatest concern to the EMT?
A) The skin is reddened around the insertion site
B) The line is unclamped and without a cap
C) There appears to be fluid in the catheter
D) The catheter tubing is kinked
B) The line is unclamped and without a cap
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A) The most common seizure that EMTs are likely to be called on is a tonic-clonic seizure. B) Many seizures are followed by an aura. C) A generalized seizure affects the entire brain. D) A partial seizure affects one part, or one side, of the brain.
Because workers' compensation covers conditions that one is exposed to during work and those conditions may take years to present, some states have:
a. extended policies that cover ex-employees. b. welfare programs to help ex-employees. c. mental health insurance to assist ex-employees to cope with these conditions. d. required health examinations upon leaving a company's employ.