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Question
When palpating the pulse of an elderly patient, you notice that there is an irregular pulsation without any kind of pattern or cycle to it. This is called:A) pulsus alternans.
B) heart failure.
C) an irregularly irregular pulse.
D) pulsus paradoxus.
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Why should an EMT avoid the use of acronyms and abbreviations when communicating?
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B) There is a chance that they can lead to errors in continued care for the patient.
C) The medical acronyms and abbreviations used by prehospital care providers and hospital staff are different.
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B) Your patient is an 18-year-old college student who has been consuming large amounts of alcohol at a fraternity party.
C) Your patient is a 12-year-old male who fell from his bicycle, breaking his left arm, and tells you his parents are at work.
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A) HIPAA
B) HIAPA
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B) Loss of tone
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