Although some think that adipose tissue is stored energy, it is still metabolically active.

You are having a hard time getting the medical history of a patient who is short of breath. Which one of the following pieces of information would lead you to believe that the patient has a history of a chronic lung disease such as chronic emphysema?

a. She takes one aspirin every day. b. Her chest is barrel shaped. c. Her respirations are tachypneic. d. She has a frequent cough.

A "no shock advised" message is provided by the AED. The EMT understands that this could mean:

A) The patient is in ventricular fibrillation B) The electrodes may be loose C) The patient has regained a pulse D) CPR is no longer needed