What is an electrocardiogram?
A. A graphic recording of the electric activity of the heart, utilizing ultrasound to create images of the heart
B. An internal observation of the structure of the human body, organs, vessels, tubes, or cavities, using an instrument known as an endoscope
C. A graphic recording of the electric activity of the heart through the placement of electrodes along the surface of the skin
D. A graphic record of the electric waves of the brain through the placement of electrodes along the surface of the scalp
C
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Your patient is an 11-year-old male quadriplegic who depends on a phrenic nerve stimulator to stimulate contraction of his diaphragm and allow him to breathe. You are called to the home during a thunderstorm that has caused a power outage. Which of the following is the best course of action?
A) Advise dispatch that you will be on the scene indefinitely and ask them to notify the power company that restoring power to this residence is a priority. B) Teach the patient's family members how to use the bag-valve-mask device and let them know that they can call you back to the scene if they have any questions or difficulty bagging the patient. C) Request a generator from the fire department tactical support division. D) Assist his breathing with a bag-valve-mask device, and transport.
When working in the warm zone, the paramedic should remember that:
A) the area is actively contaminated. B) there is no danger of contamination. C) protective gear must be worn. D) patient care is not performed.