What is the typical maximum time a patient should remain in one position?
a. 30 minutes
b. 1 hour
c. 2 hours
d. 3 hours
c
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The purpose of reevaluations is to determine the child's current level of performance, disability, need for special education services, and
A) Services needed to support the child's participation in the general curriculum B) Location of educational services C) Barriers to the child's ability to participate in statewide standardized testing D) Frequency and intensity of services needed
You are at the scene of a motorcycle accident on a rural road. The EMS captain has set up a landing zone and the local helicopter EMS agency has just landed; the aircraft is still running with both rotors turning. Which observation would cause you to take immediate action?
A) You see a new EMT start walking toward the aircraft as if he is going to open a door B) The patient was removed from the ambulance on the wheeled cot in anticipation of the flight crew arrival C) The EMTs who will be helping to transfer the patient to the aircraft are removing their hats and sunglasses D) The flight crew has exited the aircraft and are walking toward you while the main and tail rotor blades of the aircraft are still rotating
Although regulations may differ from state to state, the general laws that may protect OEC Technicians from liability while providing emergency care to a patient are known as:
a. emergency rescue protection laws. b. Good Samaritan laws. c. volunteer rescue liability laws. d. first rescuer liability laws.
An infant is short of breath and has rhonchi in both lungs. He is alert with adequate respirations at a rate of 38 breaths per minute. His skin color is pink but cool to the touch. Due to the patient's movement, it is difficult to get a reliable pulse oximeter reading. Additionally, when EMRs place a pediatric mask on his face, he becomes very upset and physically struggles to remove it. In this situation you would:
A) Place a nasal airway and start positive pressure ventilation B) Secure the mask to the patient's face using tape C) Allow the mother to hold the infant and provide blow-by oxygen D) Transport the infant with no further attempt at oxygen therapy