You have arrived on the scene of an industrial plant where a female worker had a chemical splashed into her eye. She is complaining of severe pain in the eye and is flushing it with tap water over a sink. Which of the following questions is it MOST important that the AEMT ask FIRST?
A) "Do you take any medications?"
B) "Have you ever had an eye injury before?"
C) "Are you wearing contact lenses?"
D) "What is your past medical history?"
C
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A decrease in red blood cells, hemoglobin, and/or hematocrit is known as which of the following?
A) anemia B) coagulation defect C) purpura D) thrombocytopenia
Kaiden is a 32-year-old businessman who is being seen in the office because he has been feeling fatigued all of the time. He says he is having difficulty concentrating at work, and his appetite is off. The physician has ordered several blood tests. When you explain the procedure to Kaiden, he smiles and says, "Oh, sure, I've been through this many times before. Do what you have to do!" A few seconds after you withdraw the needle, Kaiden suddenly goes limp. You realize that he has fainted and is beginning to slip out of the chair. What should you do?
A. Thrust his head down between his legs B. Release the tourniquet, but leave the needle in his arm until the physician arrives C. Wipe his face with a towel soaked with cool water D. Leave the room immediately to call for help E. Gently lower him to the floor while protecting his head