Medical care after an injury or illness that helps prevent further problems from occurring is called ________________________ prevention
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After identifying the factors of the starting prefix and target prefix, what is the next step in converting metric system units using Approach 2?
A) Calculate the ratio of the larger factor to the smaller factor. B) Determine the sum of the larger factor and the smaller factor. C) Multiply the starting value by 10?x, where ?x is the difference between the powers of 10. D) Set up an equation of ratios and subtract the larger ratio from the smaller ratio.
Which of the following refers to the type of ambulance that is fairly new to the market and is designed to carry loads of over 24,000 pounds?
A) A modified Type III B) A super duty C) A medium duty D) A heavy duty
Assessment findings of a driver who was ejected from his vehicle in a rollover-type collision include unresponsiveness and bruising to the abdominal and pelvic areas, along with an open femur fracture. The patient has an open airway and is breathing at 32 times per minute. His skin is cool and diaphoretic and the radial pulses are weak. Manual in-line spinal stabilization is being maintained. The
EMT's next action would be to: A) obtain a heart rate and blood pressure. B) start positive pressure ventilation. C) examine the fracture site closer. D) apply an appropriately sized cervical collar.
A young male who was drinking heavily has been involved in a motor vehicle accident. As an unrestrained driver, his head went through the driver's-side window; in the process, a portion of his ear was severed. Blood is now coming from the remaining portion of his left ear. In overseeing the care of this patient, which action by another EMT would require corrective action?
A) A loose dressing placed over the left ear B) Rolled gauze packed into the ear canal to slow bleeding C) The severed ear wrapped in saline-soaked gauze D) Emotional support provided to the patient while on scene