Which of the following best describes the EMS staffing situation in rural areas?
A) Volunteers may lack experience, even after several years of volunteering.
B) Because of low operating costs, volunteer agencies are frequently able to send volunteers for specialized training and continuing education.
C) Volunteer turnover is low because of family support for volunteer efforts.
D) Volunteer turnover is low because the volunteers tend to have families in the area and close community ties.
A
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A) weakness B) high blood pressure C) cardiac disease D) infection
You are called to the local park on a hot summer day for an 8-year-old child in respiratory distress. The child can barely speak and appears to be getting sleepy. Vital signs are blood pressure 90/60, pulse 120, and respiratory rate 32. Your physical exam reveals a swollen tongue, inspiratory stridor, wheezing, and hives on the neck and chest. What condition do you suspect?
A) Asthma B) Anaphylaxis C) Heat exhaustion D) Allergic reaction
Sublingual or buccal administered drugs must initially be able to go through the
a. epithelium of the oral mucosa (tongue or buccal mucosa). b. connective tissue of the GI tract. c. tissues of the stomach. d. tissues of the nasopharynx.
A subcutaneous injection is given below the skin in the layer of fatty tissue called ____________________ tissue
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word