NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - Trauma

Ricky Rescuer is taking the vital signs of a patient and discovers a rapid, strong pulse. Which of the following is most likely causing this observation?
  1. Diabetic emergency
  2. Cardiac arrest
  3. Early stages of internal bleeding
  4. Stroke
  5. Blood loss
Explanation
Answer: C - A rapid, strong pulse can indicate that a patient is in the early stages of internal bleeding. Other possible causes for a strong, rapid pulse include fear, a heat emergency, overexertion, high blood pressure, or fever.
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