Which statement about vapor-protective clothing is correct?
a. It is resistant to most chemicals.
b. It can be worn by operations-level responders under some circumstances.
c. It must be used with air-line-supplied SCBA.
d. It traps and retains the wearer's body heat.
Answer: d. It traps and retains the wearer's body heat.
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As an EMT, you would recognize which of the following as holding the greatest potential for causing emotional stress?
A) Lifting and moving an obese patient from a second-floor bedroom B) Being required to show up for a shift 15 minutes prior to its start C) Caring for a child whose parents have appeared to have neglected him D) Providing care for many patients over the course of a shift
N/C on the charge slips means ________.
A. no change B. no charge C. no classification D. no complaints
You have arrived at a residence to help another crew with a 62-year-old woman who is complaining of fatigue, chest discomfort, and diaphoresis. The EMTs on scene report that she has a history of hypertension from atherosclerosis, for which she takes a blood pressure pill, and is also prescribed nitroglycerin. She reports an allergy to aspirin. Vital signs are pulse, 64; respirations, 16 breaths/min; blood pressure, 128/86 mmHg; and SpO2, 97% on room air. Which of these statements made by your EMT partner would require immediate correction on your part?
A) "I am not going to attach the AED, because the patient is conscious and has a pulse." B) "I am going to put the patient on high-concentration oxygen because she has chest discomfort." C) "I will contact medical direction for permission to administer the patient's nitroglycerin." D) "I am not going to give the patient any aspirin, because she says that she is allergic to it."
Making public statements about a person that are false and malicious is ________ of character.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).