A 79-year-old female is complaining of chest pain and a rapid heartbeat. She tells you that she had a heart attack a few years ago and that this feels exactly the same. Her blood pressure is 92/58, and she is showing signs of shock, which you suspect is in the ________ category.

Which of the following is one of the times that certain drugs are at greatest risk for spraying, splattering, and aerosolization?

a. When needles are withdrawn from drug vials b. When medication is injected into the automatic capsule machine c. When medication is placed in the automatic dispenser d. When the manufacturer's shipping container is first opened

Which of the following statements regarding an emergency patient move is correct?

A. The spine must be fully immobilized prior to performing an emergency move. B. The patient is dragged against the body's long axis during an emergency move. C. An emergency move is performed before the primary assessment and treatment. D. It is not possible to perform an emergency move without injuring the patient.