The first law that regulated how fire departments respond to emergencies was ____.

During the primary assessment, how should you BEST determine the adequacy of a patient's breathing?

A) Compare the respirations and pulse rate. B) Examine the rise and fall of the chest. C) Calculate the number of breaths per minute. D) Determine the patient's mental status.

Inspiratory crackles in patients without excess secretions are most commonly associated with which of the following?

a. Reduced chest-wall sound transmission b. Airways popping open during inspiration c. Complete obstruction of the upper airway d. Mucosal edema or inflammation