West Coast Emt Final Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

D. sarin. {Ans: All of the following are vesicant agents, EXCEPT: Select one: A. lewisite. B. sulfur mustard. C. phosgene oxime. D. sarin.}A. the patient is experiencing delirious behavior, which suggests a new health problem. {Ans: A 77-year-old female presents with an acute onset of altered mental status. Her son is present and advises that she has a history of hypertension, atrial fibrillation, type 2 diabetes, and glaucoma. He further advises that she takes numerous medications and that she is normally alert. When you assess this patient, it is important to note that: Select one: A. the patient is experiencing delirious behavior, which suggests a new health problem. B. her mental status is likely the result of hypoglycemia and you should give her sugar. C. because of her age and medical history, you should suspect Alzheimer disease. D. dementia typically presents as an acute onset of deterioration of cognitive function.}B. protect her airway from aspiration. {Ans: A 30-year-old woman with a history of alcoholism presents with severe upper abdominal pain and is vomiting large amounts of bright red blood. Her skin is cool, pale, and clammy; her heart rate is 120 beats/min and weak; and her blood