Management of the responsive adult patient with a history acute heart failure who presents with respiratory distress with pulmonary edema, respiratory rate of 32, and SpO2 of 88 percent includes:
A) placing the patient supine position with legs slightly raised.
B) administration of aspirin and epinephrine.
C) use of continuous positive airway pressure.
D) establishing an IV and administering a fluid bolus.
Question 2Which of the following is TRUE regarding the use of gloves as per OSHA requirements?
A) You should apply your gloves prior to leaving the ambulance.
B) Gloves should be put on before making patient contact.
C) You should wear gloves at all times when examining patients.
D) Glove need only be worn if there is a likelihood of exposure.
Question 3The condition in which the heart's reduced stroke volume causes an overload of fluid in the lungs is called:
A) Prinzmetal's angina.
B) acute heart failure.
C) angina pectoris.
D) myocardial infarction.
Question 4Your female patient has been injured in a vehicle crash which has critically injured her husband. Her condition is stable but she is obviously distraught over the condition of her husband. Which of the following would be MOST appropriate in this circumstance?
A) Tell her that she will find out more when you get to the hospital.
B) Place your hand on her shoulder and tell her that he is receiving the very best care available.
C) Tell her that you will go check on him and you will be right back.
D) Advise her that it is unlikely that he will survive since he was injured so badly.
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