When caring for a patient with documented hypoglycemia, you should be MOST alert for:
A. a febrile convulsion.
B. an acute stroke.
C. a seizure.
D. respiratory distress.
Answer: C. a seizure.
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A. vehicle stabilization B. simple access C. complex access D. incident management
Which one of the following statements shows an understanding of shock caused by internal bleeding?
A. "If a patient is bleeding internally, the signs of shock-such as a rapid heart rate and pale, cool, and clammy skin-are not as obvious." B. "You should always suspect internal bleeding in a patient with the signs and symptoms of shock but no external bleeding." C. "The EMT can control internal bleeding by applying direct pressure to the skin, over top of the area of suspected internal bleeding." D. "Internal bleeding is not as much of a life threat as external bleeding since the blood remains in the body."