When assessing a sick or injured patient, which of these indicates the appropriate order in which this assessment should occur?
A) Primary assessment; reassessment, secondary assessment
B) Scene size-up, secondary assessment, primary assessment
C) Scene size-up, primary assessment, secondary assessment
D) Scene size-up, history, secondary assessment, primary assessment
C) Scene size-up, primary assessment, secondary assessment
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You have been dispatched to a hiker who was attacked by a mountain lion. Dispatch did not report whether the animal is still in the area. You should:
A) carry a flashlight or another object that can be used as a weapon. B) check with dispatch to see if wildlife or law enforcement officers are en route. C) park as close as possible to the area where the patient was last seen. D) attempt to capture the animal so it can be checked for rabies.
An adult patient with the capacity to make his own decisions has cardiac-type chest pain and is refusing all treatment. What would be the EMT's most appropriate response?
A) "I will need to have you sign this refusal of care form and a family member sign as a witness." B) "Before you refuse, I need to tell you that this could be a heart attack and you could die." C) "Since you are oriented and rational, it is your right to refuse. Please sign this refusal of care form." D) "I am sorry, but since 911 was called, we must transport you to the hospital. You can refuse treatment there."
Why do you think some physicians would want to limit certain appointment types seen on a particular day?
What will be an ideal response?
Praying to stay alive until a certain event or begging to be given a second chance are examples of _______ a. denial. b. anger
c. bargaining. d. depression. e. acceptance.