When washing your hands, keep your fingertips pointed ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Assessment of the cervical spine of a patient, complaining of lower back pain after falling down five stairs, reveals no displacement, tenderness, or instability. Accordingly, the EMT should:
A) release manual in-line spinal stabilization. B) apply a properly sized cervical collar. C) immobilize to a backboard without a cervical collar. D) inform the team that immobilization is not needed.
A hearing-impaired patient wearing a hearing aid is having a great deal of difficulty hearing your questions. Which of the following actions should you take first?
a.. Ensure that their hearing aid is turned on. b. Increase the pitch of your voice. c. Write your questions on paper. d. Position yourself in front of the patient and shout.
Ventilator-acquired pneumonia (VAP) is defined as pneumonia that develops:
a. between 24 and 48 hours after endotracheal intubation. b. more than 48 to 72 hours after endotracheal intubation. c. less than 24 hours after mechanical ventilation is started. d. more than 48 to 72 hours after mechanical ventilation is started.
Which of the following should be observed when storing cylinders? I. Post the names of gases being stored. II. Keep empty and full cylinders separate. III. Use chains to secure the cylinders to the wall. IV. Do not store flammable substances with the cylinders
A) I B) I and II C) I, II, and III D) I, II, III, and IV