When should you assess circulation when splinting an elbow?

A) A. After the splint
B) B. Before and after the splint
C) C. Before the splint
D) D. Only check if there is cardiovascular compromise


Ans: B) B. Before and after the splint

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A. lead the investigation. B. determine the number of fatalities. C. determine cause and amount of loss. D. gather information about the people involved.

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Which is a nonpunitive process that allows firefighters to share information so others can recognize similar situations?

A) Fire Near Miss reporting B) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) C) National Fallen Firefighters Foundation D) NFPA 1500

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An 83-year-old male fell down five stairs to the floor below. He hit his head and now complains of a headache. When getting a history from this patient, which question should be asked before all others?

A) "What caused you to fall?" B) "Which medications are you taking?" C) "Do you have a history of medical problems?" D) "What is the name of your primary care physician

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Jeannine is a medical assistant at the outpatient center of a local hospital. She is responsible for explaining treatment procedures to patients, within her scope of practice. This task would be classified as an ____. 

A. entry-level laboratory duty B. entry-level clinical duty C. entry-level general duty D. advanced laboratory duty E. advanced clinical duty

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