When providing an in-service program on ventilating the geriatric patient, you should emphasize which point in regard to a patient who has dentures?
A) It is always best to remove dentures, regardless of whether they are loose
B) It is best to leave the top appliance in place, but remove the bottom one
C) Removal of dentures enables the EMT to maintain a better face to mask seal
D) Loose appliances should be removed if they interfere with the airway or the seal between the mask and face
D) Loose appliances should be removed if they interfere with the airway or the seal between the mask and face
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a. RBCs. b. PT. c. WBCs. d. hematocrit.
The pediatric patient should be removed from his or her car seat and secured to an appropriate spinal immobilization device if:
A. the car seat is visibly damaged. B. he or she has no visible injuries. C. his or her vital signs are stable. D. he or she even has a minor injury.
The MOST negative immediate consequence of providing inappropriate reassurance to your patient in the prehospital setting is:
A) a lawsuit lodged against you by the patient or his or her family. B) the patient's choice not to share as much information with you. C) causing the patient's family members severe emotional distress. D) emotional distress when the physician tells the patient otherwise.
A radiograph is produced at 10 mAs with a high frequency generator. The film is repeated using a single-phase, 2-pulse generator. Calculate the new mAs.
What will be an ideal response?