The majority of laboratory-acquired infections are transmitted by respiratory route.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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You are called to the vehicle maintenance department on the mountain, where a fairly large explosion has occurred. The first injured person you talk to tells you that he is having excruciating ear pain. You recognize that his ear pain may be caused by:
a. inner ear damage caused by the noise of the explosion. b. a primary blast injury to the inner ear. c. a secondary blast injury to the inner ear. d. ear damage resulting from exposure to the heat produced by the explosion.
Which of the following is the proper procedure when assaying samples for proficiency testing (PT)?
A) Designate only one person, preferably someone who works in the laboratory during the day shift to assay the samples. B) Have several technologists assay each patient sample and report the average of all the results. C) Treat them as special samples and assay them separately from patient samples. D) Treat them the same as patient specimens.
Which of the following is a major difference between angina pectoris and AMI?
A. AMI is caused by myocardial ischemia. B. Anginal pain typically subsides with rest. C. Nitroglycerin has no effect on angina pectoris. D. Pain from an AMI subsides within 30 minutes.
After stocking the ambulance this morning, you and your partner go out for breakfast. While entering the restaurant, you see an older gentleman clutch his chest and collapse to the floor. When you get to him, he has no pulse and is not breathing. What level of training would allow you to perform an electrocardiogram and advanced life support on the patient?
a. EMR b. EMT c. AEMT d. paramedic