Under the law, in order to refuse treatment and transport, a patient MUST:
A) be mentally competent and understand what he is doing.
B) be free of any life-threatening injuries or conditions.
C) sign a form releasing the AEMT from liability.
D) have a witness to the refusal of treatment form.
Answer: A
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A) attach the AED, provide one shock if indicated, start CPR, and transport to the hospital. B) administer one shock with the AED, start CPR, and withhold additional shock until the patient is rewarmed. C) insert an oropharyngeal airway, provide positive pressure ventilation, start CPR, and transport. D) start positive pressure ventilation, place on a long board, and transport to the hospital.
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A) integrative medicine. B) complementary medicine. C) alternative medicine. D) conventional medicine.
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1. atelectasis. 2. bronchospasm. 3. high surface tension of alveolar fluids. 4. alveolar flooding. a. 1, 4 b. 2, 3 c. 1, 2, 3 d. 1, 3, 4
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A) glass slabs B) hard slabs C) cream slabs D) ointment slabs