Which site is used for intramuscular injections?
The pectoral muscles on either side of the keel bone
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When treating chemical burns to the eyes, the Emergency Responder should flush the eyes with:
a. vinegar c. milk b. tap water d. purified water
An alert and oriented 69-year-old male patient has slight right-arm weakness but exhibits no deficits to the right leg. The EMT should consider this patient to be a:
A) Non-priority transport since no paralysis exists B) Priority only if the patient also has a low blood glucose level C) Non-priority since he is alert and oriented D) Priority for transport to a hospital with a stroke center
Under normal conditions, high-level disinfectants can kill all of the following organisms, except:
a. fungal buds. c. gram-positive bac-teria. b. bacterial spores. d. gram-negative bac-teria.
General guidelines for preventing burnout include:
A) avoiding stress-relieving techniques while you are on duty. B) taking a mild sedative to help get adequate sleep each night. C) discussing your shift with your spouse or other family members. D) engaging in social activities with people not involved in EMS.