The EMT would recognize which of the following vital signs as most likely to cause left ventricular failure?
A) Chronically elevated systolic blood pressure between 140 and 160 mmHg
B) Chronically decreased diastolic blood pressure between 30 and 50 mmHg
C) Chronically decreased systolic blood pressure between 60 and 80 mmHg
D) Chronically elevated diastolic pressure between 120 and 140 mmHg
D
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An 83-year-old woman has fallen down the basement stairs. She complains of left hip pain and rates it 10/10. Since the patient is downstairs, you immediately recognize the need for assistance in extricating her to the ambulance. As you start the primary assessment, you note a dog at the top of the stairs growling. At this time, what is your primary concern?
A) Pain B) Dog C) Need for additional help D) Airway
What type of gas medium is used to insufflate the peritoneal cavity?
a. Nitrous oxide b. Oxygen c. Carbon dioxide d. Argon