Which of these statements, when made by the EMT, reflects correct knowledge regarding the use of oxygen in a patient with a suspected acute coronary syndrome who denies dyspnea, has a pulse oximeter reading of 96%, and has acceptable vital signs?
A) "Aside from patients with chest pain, stroke, and trauma, oxygen is no longer used in emergency care."
B) "Oxygen administration is no longer considered standard therapy for this patient."
C) "Oxygen administration should be used in such a way that a patient's SpO2 reaches 97% to 100% if he or she is having chest pain."
D) "Over-oxygenating a patient is not an issue for EMS, given the short amount of time we have patient contact."
B) "Oxygen administration is no longer considered standard therapy for this patient."
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A) The patient exhibits no problems with the airway, breathing, or circulation B) The patient has a life-threatening injury C) The scene contains an immediate threat to the patient and EMT D) The patient is stable but has pain
____________________ is the unnatural lack of color in the skin.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A. one- or two-rescuer CPR. B. splinting of a possible fracture. C. insertion of an oropharyngeal airway. D. control of life-threatening bleeding.