Which of the following depicts a positive orthostatic tilt test?
A) The patient becomes dizzy upon standing
B) Systolic blood pressure drops 10 mm Hg upon standing
C) Pulse increases from 80 to 90 upon standing
D) The patient begins to vomit upon sitting up
Answer: A) The patient becomes dizzy upon standing
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Training curricula for four levels of prehospital providers have been issued by the:
a. American College of Emergency Physicians. b. American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma. c. U.S. Department of Transportation. d. U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.
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