Which One of the Following Patients Should the EMT Recognize

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following patients should the EMT recognize as tachycardic?

• A) 86-year-old male with chest pain and a heart rate of 96
• B) 3-year-old female with vomiting and a heart rate of 116
• C) 24-year-old female with diabetic complications and a heart rate of 54
• D) 37-year-old male with a complaint of fatigue and a heart rate of 104

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Definitions:

Tubular Reabsorption

Movement of materials, by means of diffusion, active transport, or symport, from the filtrate within a nephron to the blood.

Tubular Secretion

A process in the nephrons of the kidneys where substances are added to the tubular fluid for excretion, helping to regulate blood pH and remove toxins.

Urine Volume

The total amount of urine excreted by the kidneys over a given period, important in assessing kidney function and fluid balance.

Medullary Concentration Gradient

A gradient responsible for the osmoregulation in the kidneys, allowing for the concentration or dilution of urine.