You are at the scene of a vehicle collision on an interstate highway. There are two cars involved and both are out of the lanes against the median wall. As an EMS provider, what is your primary safety concern?
A) Watching for distracted drivers who are driving past the scene
B) Evaluating the risk of fire caused by ruptured fuel lines
C) Searching for sharp edges of broken glass and torn metal
D) Ensuring the patient is properly packaged for transport
A
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If the SA node fails to discharge, an electrical impulse will originate from the:
a. AV node. b. bundle of His. c. Purkinje network. d. ventricles.
How can continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) prevent the need for continuous mechanical ventilation in infants experiencing respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)?
A) CPAP increases functional residual capacity (FRC). B) CPAP increases total airway resistance.C) CPAP decreases functional residual capacity (FRC). D) CPAP decreases compliance.
Dr. Girardi tries to call a patient to explain test results, but the patient does not answer the phone, and Dr. Girardi does not leave a message because he prefers to discuss the results with the patient. As the medical assistant, it is your job to ________.
A. record and date the call in the patient record B. attempt to call and relay the physician's message later C. remind the physician to call again later D. attempt to call and leave a message for the patient E. leave the physician a note to call again