A paramedic should wear a properly fitted HEPA mask when evaluating a patient exhibiting signs and symptoms of:

You are transporting a depressed patient who states that she is thinking of killing herself by taking a "whole bunch of pills." After giving this information, the patient has refused to speak and has been silent ever since. Which one of the following statements would be most appropriate at this time?

A) "I don't understand why you won't talk. You called 911 for help, didn't you?" B) "Has the cat got your tongue? If you talk to me I can help you." C) "I understand if you do not want to talk. I will be sitting here if you need anything." D) "I need you to talk to me. I cannot help you if you refuse to talk to me."

Replantation, thumb (includes carpometacarpal joint to MP joint), complete amputation. Assign the CPT code