You are called for a 2-year-old boy who has a nosebleed. While you are en route to the call, the dispatcher informs you that the patient has hemophilia. As an EMT, you should recognize that:
A) The patient requires oxygen
B) The patient's blood is infectious
C) The bleeding may be significant
D) A mask will need to be worn
C) The bleeding may be significant
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Which of the following is NOT a common field finding in spinal injuries?
A) Tenderness B) Impaired breathing C) Pain D) Deformity
Religion provides people with a description of what is right and what is wrong.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Treating patients with respect and providing for informed consent is an example of the ethical principle of ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following situations would require the use of a specialized rescue team?
A. a patient trapped in a cave or a confined space B. a patient in a badly damaged car, not entrapped C. an obese patient who must be moved to the ambulance D. a patient found floating facedown in a swimming pool