Treating each patient as if they were infectious is known as:
a. standard precautions
b. universal precautions
c. exposure precautions
d. infection precautions
A
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The EMT advises you that the patient has been stabbed in the left midaxillary line. Where is the injury located?
A) Left posterior torso B) Left lateral chest C) Left side of the abdomen D) Left chest
Georgia is a 27-year-old patient who has allergic rhinitis. She has a severe allergy to animal dander, which causes sneezing and severe congestion. She is engaged to marry Bob, who has a cat. The cat is almost 15 years old and has been with Bob since it was a kitten. Finding another home for the cat is not an option-neither Bob nor Georgia wants to do that. Unfortunately, over-the-counter antihistamines have not worked. Georgia states that she is currently taking Allegra®, but it is plain to see that she is still very congested. What alternatives might the physician suggest for Georgia?
A. See an allergist for desensitization injections B. There is no other option but to get rid of the cat C. Do not allow the cat into the bedroom at night D. Wear a mask when the cat is in the room E. Double the amount of Allegra® she is taking
The work experience section of the resume should include only previous jobs that were related to health care
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you find a single patient still seated in his car. There are no scene hazards. As you approach the vehicle, you note that the patient is semiconscious and has a large laceration to his forehead. You should:
A. apply a vest-style extrication device before attempting to move the patient. B. direct your partner to apply manual in-line support of the patient's head. C. slide a long backboard under his buttocks and lay him sideways on the board. D. apply a cervical collar and quickly remove the patient with a clothes drag.