Failure to operate an emergency vehicle in a reasonable and prudent manner constitutes which of the following?
a. Breach of duty to act
b. Lack of duty to act
c. Negligence
d. Poor standard of care
Answer: a. Breach of duty to act
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A) checks and documents the pulse oximetry reading every 15 minutes. B) places a confused patient receiving CPAP in a lateral recovery position. C) adjusts the ventilation rate to between 16 and 18breaths per minute. D) places the mask over the mouth and nose and tightens it to the face.
Standpipe and hose systems plans should be used to determine all of the following EXCEPT:
A. FDC location. B. amount of agent required. C. discharge control valve locations. D. pressurized air supply type and capacity.
A 78-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a car at a convenience store. The patient is conscious but confused, and has sustained multisystem trauma. What would represent the best sequence of care for this patient?
A) Primary assessment, oxygen, secondary assessment, spine motion restriction precautions, and all other care en route to the hospital B) Primary assessment, spine motion restriction, and all other care en route to the hospital C) Primary assessment, oxygen, secondary assessment, and all other care en route to the hospital D) Primary assessment, oxygen, secondary assessment, cervical collar, and all other care en route to the hospital
For routine head and body computed tomography examinations, effective doses fall into which of the following effective dose ranges?
a. 1 to 10 mSv b. 20 to 30 mSv c. 40 to 50 mSv d. 60 to 70 mSv