Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of myocardial infarction?
a. occurring most often following physical exertion or emotional stress
b. compressing, squeezing pain in the substernal area
c. may last in duration for 30 minutes or more
d. feeling of impending doom
a. occurring most often following physical exertion or emotional stress
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A young male golfer has been struck in the right eye with a golf club. The upper and lower lids are swollen shut and ecchymotic. There are also some blood clots noted between the eyelids. Which of the following indicates that the AEMT is providing proper care to this patient?
A) He places a numbing medication in the eye. B) He applies pressure to the injured eye to control bleeding. C) He gently opens the lids to assess for injury to the eye. D) He wipes blood from the face but not the eye.
If a health care provider hears a fire alarm as she or he is collecting blood from a patient, she or he should not:
A) close all of the doors and windows before leaving the area B) run C) attempt to extinguish the fire if it is small D) call the assigned fire number