Before the EMT contacts medical direction for authorization to assist a patient with shortness of breath in using her metered-dose inhaler, protocols state that the EMT must first attempt to provide relief by administering oxygen if the pulse oximeter reading is less than 94%. You recognize that the administration of oxygen is best described as a(n):

A) Standing order
B) On-line medical direction
C) Direct permission
D) Quality improvement


A) Standing order

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Fill in the blank with correct word.

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A. January 1st B. April 15th C. July 4th D. October 1st

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