Penetrating trauma to the abdomen with no signs of neurological deficit:
a. should not have SMR because time is extremely critical
b. should have SMR due to a potential dangerous mechanism
c. should be evaluated as a low-priority patient and transported
d. should not have any IV therapy initiated, only oxygen therapy
A
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A) alert but confused. B) lethargic and agitated. C) altered. D) verbally disoriented.
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A. none of the B. the current C. the previous D. all subsequent
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
____ pertains more specifically to how Paramedics behave in regard to patients.
A. Situational ethics B. Medical ethics C. Professional ethics D. Interpersonal ethics