You are helping EMTs move a patient who is attached to a backboard. You should:
A) lift with your back. B) keep the weight close to your body.
C) keep your knees straight. D) twist during lifting.
B
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On the scene of a minor motor vehicle collision, you are attending to a female patient complaining of head and neck pain. A crowd has gathered to watch the action. Which one of the following will the observing public most likely remember about the incident?
A) Number of emergency vehicles B) Color of the ambulances C) Position of the emergency vehicles D) Wrinkled uniforms worn by the EMTs
You have been called to a geriatric extended care facility for a 91-year-old female with pneumonia. The patient is to be transported to a local hospital for further treatment. When asked, the staff confirms and then produces the patient's Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order. The patient's airway is patent, respirations labored, and skin warm, with an intact radial pulse. The vital signs are pulse, 124 beats/min; respirations, 20 breaths/min; blood pressure, 104/58 mmHg; SpO2, 91%; and temperature, 101.2°F. The patient also complains of chest discomfort and has a cough. Given this situation, the focus of your care should be:
A) Rapid transport to the hospital B) Ensuring adequate oxygenation C) Administering aspirin to decrease the fever D) Eliminating the chest discomfort with nitroglycerin
Common law is the highest order of law.?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
No-fault automobile insurance coverage is required by some states.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)