After manual spine motion restriction is established, it should never be released until:
A) Self-restriction is initiated
B) The patient is secured on a stretcher
C) All interventions are checked
D) The patient has been assessed for additional injuries
B) The patient is secured on a stretcher
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A 62-year-old female patient was struck by a car traveling approximately 45 miles per hour. After being struck, she was thrown 15 feet onto the sidewalk, impacting the pavement with her head and chest. The primary assessment has been completed, spine motion restriction precautions have been provided, and life threats addressed. The patient's husband is by her side. When performing the secondary exam on this patient, what should the EMT do first?
A) Examine the head and chest for other life-threatening injuries B) Obtain a full set of vital signs including a pulse oximeter reading C) Ask the family member if the patient has any past medical history D) Perform a rapid head-to-toe physical assessment
The part of the needle that attaches to the syringe is the:
A) bevel B) shaft C) hilt D) hub
______________________ are the third molars; they often have to be extracted.?
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
What is the correct sequence of the three A's of affective teaching/learning??
A) acquisition, application, and action plan B) assessment, action plan, and acknowledgement C) assessment, awareness, and action plan D) awareness, acknowledgement, and acquisition