Which of the following will be of MOST help to the paramedic when formulating a field diagnosis?
A) Receiving input from family members
B) Considering or ruling out various conditions
C) Identifying and treating immediate life threats
D) Trending the vital signs over a period of time
Answer: B) Considering or ruling out various conditions
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a. infants and the elderly have less body fat. b. the digestive process in infants and the elderly is not as efficient. c. medication noncompliance occurs frequently in the elderly. d. the liver and kidney functions of the elderly have begun to deteriorate.
A high-school student was splashed in the eyes with a strong acid chemical during a lab experiment. He is in severe pain and is unable to open his eyes. You should:
A: cover both of his eyes with sterile gauze and transport at once. B: flush both eyes with sterile water for no more than 5 minutes. C: force his eyes open and assess for the presence of severe burns. D: continuously flush his eyes with saline for at least 20 minutes.