What is the most important step in the treatment of a patient experiencing syncope?

What will be an ideal response?


The dental auxiliary should remain calm and in control of the situation.

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When using the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), the EMT understands that:

A) The score identifies the type of head injury sustained B) The higher score, the better the patient's neurologic status C) The score must be combined with vital signs D) A lower score numerically indicates less severity, just like the Revised Trauma Score (RTS)

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The ____ program is designed for children in preschool through the third grade. It teaches children safety lessons using educational material and technical support provided by NFPA.

A. Learn Not to Burn B. Junior Firefighter C. Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery D. Operation PSA

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When using a mechanical manometer and a three-way stopcock to measure cuff pressure, first:

I. the stopcock must be turned toward the cuff's port II. the system must be pressurized with a syringe to 18 cmH2O III. the stopcock must be rotated to the "off" position IV. the three-way stopcock must be attached to the endotracheal tube's pilot line A) I B) I and II C) I, III, and IV D) III and IV

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After slides are cleaned and polished, they can be stored in 95% ____________________ until use.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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