PPE selection is determined by:
A. time of day.
B. risk and potential hazards.
C. number of personnel available.
D. wind speed and ambient temperature.
B
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A) The center of gravity is raised and this causes a tip hazard. B) The patient feels more comfortable being at near normal height. C) The stretcher is more stable and easily pushed. D) The EMTs lessen the possibility of injury from being bent over the patient.
A 20-year-old patient is unresponsive with snoring respirations. She is in a public restroom with no family or friends with her. After addressing the airway, breathing, and circulation, you begin the secondary assessment. Which one of the following signs best indicates the patient experienced a seizure?
A) Snoring respirations B) Urinary incontinence C) Altered mental status D) Constricted pupils
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A) A 23-year-old prisoner with a laceration to the right cheek and refusing care B) An alert and oriented 34-year-old male who is coughing up blood and refusing care C) A 3-year-old boy found wandering in the street with abrasions and cuts on his bare feet D) A confused elderly woman who is in the presence of the person with her acting power of attorney
________ is caused by a viral and/or bacterial infection and/or inflammation of the stomach and small intestines
A) Crohn's disease B) Peritonitis C) Gastroenteritis D) Irritable bowel syndrome