Which of the following is the most appropriate action after withdrawing medication from a vial that will be given Z-track?
a. Wipe the rubber-stopper top again.
b. Use a new needle to administer.
c. Wipe the needle with an alcohol sponge to prevent contamination.
d. Hold the syringe pointed upward while replacing the cap on the container.
b
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You are teaching some EMRs to use the Jump START system of triage. Which one of the following comments made by an EMR requires you to intervene and provide corrective instruction?
A) "I like the Jump START system since it uses the same categories of assessment as the START system of triage." B) "The Jump START system is very effective since it allows me to take two minutes to assess the patient." C) "The Jump START system allows me to classify the patient according to his ability to ambulate, his breathing, perfusion, and mental status." D) "If we have a young child injured in a multiple-casualty incident, I will use the Jump START system to triage him."
The least expensive, and probably most commonly used, device for measuring end-tidal carbon dioxide is the ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The ________ lies on top of the visceral pericardium.
A. fibrous pericardium B. parietal pericardium C. myocardium D. epicardium E. endocardium
In the case of an unresponsive patient with significant head trauma who is vomiting and has irregular respirations, what decision seems most prudent?
A) Begin rapid transport to the hospital immediately. B) Immediate aggressive care should be taken to manage the airway. C) Assessment of the patient's oxygen levels should be the top priority. D) A simple airway adjunct should be used.