You are working at a mountain resort and are presented with a 50-year-old woman who states that she does not feel well. From your assessment, which of the following findings would seemingly indicate that the patient is being adversely affected by the high altitude?
a. Vomiting after eating large meals
b. An elevated blood glucose level with no history of diabetes
c. A heart rate of 62 beats per minute
d. A complaint of dyspnea on exertion
Answer: d
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Upon questioning your patient about whether he has been feeling any particular stress lately, he asks, "Do you think I'll have to wait very long in the emergency department?" This is most illustrative of:
A) confrontation. B) using avoidance language. C) distancing. D) overuse of professional jargon.
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In the emergency service, and especially in the fire service, __________ and __________ organizations have two separate functions but one hierarchical structure
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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