As an EMT working at a mountain resort, you are presented with a 50-year-old female who states that she does not feel well. From your assessment, which one of the following findings would seemingly indicate that the patient is being adversely affected by the high altitude?

A) Vomiting after eating large meals
B) Elevated blood glucose with no history of diabetes
C) Heart rate of 62 beats per minute
D) Complaint of dyspnea on exertion

D

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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You are called for an alert and oriented female who had a cesarean section several days ago. Today she bent over and tore the surgical incision open. There is a moderate amount of bleeding coming from the site. What should the EMT do to control the bleeding?

A) Place a saline-soaked bandage over the top of the incision. B) Administer supplemental oxygen. C) Apply a large dressing over the incision. D) Pack sterile gauze dressings into the incision.

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