A patient with a history of upper gastrointestinal bleeding is complaining of weakness and abdominal pain. He informs you that he vomited 5 minutes before you arrived. Which of the following questions is it most important that the EMT ask first regarding the vomit?
A) "Did you eat anything that made you vomit?"
B) "Are you allergic to any foods or medications?"
C) "Did you take an antacid over the past 24 hours?"
D) "Was the vomit red or did it look like coffee grounds?"
D
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a. Vesicular b. Bronchovesicular c. Bronchial d. Tracheal
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Which document allows patients to specify their wishes in regard to four specific dire medical situations by using a 48-item questionnaire?
A) Medical directive B) Living will C) Durable power of attorney for health care D) Consent form
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