You have been called to a home by neighbors because they are concerned for the welfare of the children inside. On scene, you find two children left by themselves. They are playing in a filthy room with no light or heat. They are dirty and have insect bites all over their bodies. One is in a soiled diaper and has hard stool caked to the buttocks. The EMT would best recognize this situation as one of:

A) Neglect
B) Parental negligence
C) Physical abuse
D) Felonious care


A) Neglect

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What will be an ideal response?

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What will be an ideal response?

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When recapping an anesthetic needle, OSHA protocol recommends

bending the needle. allowing the dentist to recap it while you are holding it. using a recapping device. using both hands to recap the needle.

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