Although medical billers haven't sworn an oath to uphold the medical ethics standards, they are expected to _________ the standards

You have been dispatched to a residence for an 89-year-old female with a nonspecific complaint. When assessing this patient, which of the following will you do first to develop a better understanding of the emergency?

A) Obtain the patient's vital signs and current medications. B) Gather a medical history including allergy information. C) Contact medical direction for advisement. D) Determine if the complaint is medical or trauma related.

In the context of cardiac compromise, syncope occurs due to:

A) an increase in vagal tone. B) a drop in cerebral perfusion. C) a sudden cardiac dysrhythmia. D) an acute increase in heart rate.