Your crew is called for a man with chest pain. When you arrive, you find a 78-year-old man in obvious distress. At his side is his wife of 55 years, who is blind. He repeatedly tells you that he does not want to go to the hospital. You are concerned about his welfare and continue to try to convince him to go to the hospital. TOo help you determine why he does not want to go to the hospital you should employ:
A) therapeutic communication.
B) interference.
C) active listening.
D) verbal cues.
Question 2Your patient is a three-year-old lethargic child whom you have determined to be hypoglycemic. Her mother tells you that the child weighs 44 pounds. Which of the following is the BEST treatment for this patient?
A) Administer 20 mL of 25 percent dextrose IV.
B) Deliver 25 mL of 10 percent dextrose IV.
C) Administer 1 mg of glucagon IM.
D) Give her a sucker to quickly raise her blood sugar.
Question 3The MOST obvious sign of the potential chemical weapon deployment is:
A) high incidence of illness over a period of days in the same geographical area.
B) rapidly spreading symptoms among a group of people.
C) large explosions involving urban sites.
D) large amount of burned victims.
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