NREMT Paramedic

Category - Trauma

You should be on the lookout for cardiac arrest if your patient has suffered what?
  1. Epistaxis
  2. Electrical burn
  3. Cerumen impaction
  4. Macular degeneration
Explanation
Answer: B - Electrical burns can be deceiving, as the entrance and exit burns and wounds can appear localized and limited. However, the damage has been done by the current flowing between these two wounds, and is particularly harmful to the body’s electrical system, and most especially the cardiac conduction system. Be alert to signs of cardiovascular shock and monitor vital signs frequently and know how to use your AED. Consider placing the pads before they are needed.
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