You have responded to a report of an explosion at a coffee shop. When considering how to approach the scene, your first concern should be:
A) how many patients are injured.
B) a possibility of a second explosion.
C) the types of injuries patients receive in explosions.
D) getting everyone out of the structure as quickly as possible.
B
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A DNR order is:
a. a type of living will that determines who should make medical decisions if the ill or injured person becomes incapacitated b. a legal form authorizing a licensed physician to remove life-support systems from a comatose patient c. a document, usually signed by a person and his physician, that prevents the transfer of an unresponsive ill or injured person from a hospital to a skilled nursing facility d. a legal document that details the patient's wishes regarding life-prolonging procedures under certain circumstances
An 86-year-old female has called 911 for rectal bleeding. There is a large amount of dark red blood and clots in the toilet and on the patient's clothing. The Emergency Medical Responder reports a blood pressure of 84/68 mmHg with a heart rate of 124 beats per minute. Given this information, the EMT should recognize:
A) narrowed pulse pressure and possible shock. B) normal blood pressure since the patient is alert and oriented. C) diastolic hypertension and risk for stroke. D) normal heart rate given the patient's age.