Which one of the following constitutes a breach of the EMT's duty, placing him at risk for the charge of negligence?
A) Transporting a competent patient who does not want transport to the hospital
B) Applying oxygen to a patient who is not complaining of shortness of breath
C) Obtaining an informed and signed refusal from a competent patient with abdominal pain
D) Obtaining a refusal from a patient without obtaining vital signs
D
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
How many total maxillary molars are there?
A. 4 B. 6 C. 8 D. 12
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a. Stay as warm as possible. b. Increase activity to encourage sweating. c. Increase intake of fluids. d. Decrease intake of fluids.
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A. have orientations similar to other people in top management. B. give priority to their ethnic identities. C. can ignore the rules and practices in the organizations. D. threaten owners with lawsuits.