Death is imminent if the core body temperature rises to 107°F or drops to between 77°F and 85°F.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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Paramedics may function only under the direction and license of the EMS system's ____________ ____________
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The EMT correctly understands a "Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment" document when he states:
A) "A POLST must be signed by the court system and the patient and is valid for a period of no more than 5 years." B) "A POLST legally empowers another person to make health care decisions for the patient in the event he or she cannot do so." C) "A POLST is designed to allow a patient to choose the desired type of care prior to the need for resuscitation." D) "A POLST is the same as a 'Do Not Resuscitate' order, with the difference being that the physician does not have to sign it."
The reason for determining a patient's palpatory blood pressure is:
A. to ensure that the patient's cardiac output is sufficient before measuring blood pressure. B. to find the patient's vein so that you can place the stethoscope accurately. C. to avoid over- or underinflation of the blood pressure cuff. D. because it is faster and more accurate than using a stethoscope to measure blood pressure.
The goal of _______________ careers is to help patients regain and maintain good health
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