An endotracheal tube prevents aspiration.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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You are on the scene of a single-vehicle rollover collision in which the two teenage occupants were ejected. Both patients are conscious but seriously injured. Yours is the only transporting vehicle on the scene and you are the only paramedic, but there are two volunteer EMTs and two first responders on the scene. Helicopter transport is not available. There is a small community hospital 23 miles
away but a larger level II regional trauma center 40 miles away. The closest BLS transporting unit is 18 miles away. Which of the following is the best transport decision? A) Transport both patients in one unit to the community hospital. B) Transport the first patient to the community hospital while one EMT and one first responder remain with the patient, then immediately return to the scene for the second patient. C) Transport both patients in one unit to the regional trauma center. D) Transport the first patient to the community hospital while one EMT and one first responder wait on the scene for the BLS transport unit.
Which tactic can be integrated into any withdrawal from a scene?
a. Distraction and evasion c. Contact and cover b. Retreat d. Cover and concealment
A confused and lethargic 24-year-old male has intentionally overdosed on a narcotic medication. His vitals signs are: pulse 36, respirations 8, blood pressure 50/20, and SpO2 88% with 15 liters per minute of oxygen. The greatest danger to this patient's well-being is:
A) decreased cellular perfusion. B) altered mental status. C) increased sympathetic nervous system stimulation. D) left ventricular heart failure.
Each remittance advice is compared against the claim to check that
A. the payment listed for each procedure is as expected. B. the codes on the payment transactions match those on the claim. C. any unpaid charges are explained. D. All of these are correct.