The primary assessment is BEST defined as:
A) identifying and correcting immediate life-threatening conditions.
B) detecting trends and determining changes in your patient's condition.
C) a careful, thorough process of eliciting the patient's history and conducting an exam.
D) a problem-oriented assessment based on the patient's chief complaint.
Question 2What agency is available to help you determine toxicity of a poison based on type of agent, amount and time of exposure, and physical condition of patient?
A) Emergency departments
B) Pharmacies
C) Intensive care units
D) Poison control centers
Question 3Which of the following is NOT a component of the patient assessment?
A) Scene size-up
B) Primary assessment
C) Secondary assessment
D) Patient follow-up
Question 4A 16-year-old boy has been inhaling paint fumes to feel good. His grandmother called 911 when she found him doing this in the basement and he told her he was having a hard time breathing. He is alert and oriented, with a patent airway and adequate breathing. His radial pulse is strong and skin warm and dry. Your partner reports mild wheezing in both lungs. Vital signs are: pulse 92, respirations 20, blood pressure 148/62, and SpO2 98 percent on room air. He has no medical history. Appropriate initial care would include:
A) positive pressure ventilation with supplemental oxygen.
B) breathing treatment with a metered dose inhaler.
C) oxygen at four liters per minute through a nasal cannula.
D) high flow oxygen through a nonrebreather mask.
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