What is the most common potential hazard an EMT faces on scene?
A) Blood and body fluids
B) Aggressive patients
C) Upset family members
D) Unfamiliar settings
A
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What is meant by "recruitment" in the context of the ear?
A) Permanent loss of hearing that results when the nerve that carries the messages from the cochlea to the brain is damaged B) A progression of presbycusis characterized by a loss of sensitivity to soft sounds and a decreased ability to tolerate loud sounds C) Reversible hearing loss that can occur with use of some ototoxic drugs that impair hearing and balance D) Hearing loss that occurs when the cochlea is not working correctly because cilia have been damaged or destroyed
What is the role of an attending physician?
What will be an ideal response?
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What will be an ideal response?
The rescue team is in the process of extricating a 40-year-old male from his truck. The patient's wife, who was uninjured in the crash, is calmly observing the extrication and asks you if her husband will be all right. You should:
A. ensure that she is in a safe area, away from the scene. B. allow her to observe the extrication and keep her calm. C. ask her follow-up questions about the crash. D. allow her to talk to her husband during the extrication.