Which one of the following is an effective way to improve communication with most patients?
A) Have the patient look up at you.
B) Speak clearly and loudly.
C) Maintain eye contact.
D) Use medical terminology.
C
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As an AEMT you are ordered by your medical direction physician to administer 0.3 mg of epinephrine 1:1000 by subcutaneous (SC) injection. Your correct needle length and gauge for this administration would to use a:
A) 18 gauge needle - 1.5 inches long. B) 21 gauge needle - 1.0 inches long. C) 23 gauge needle - 1.5 inches long. D) 25 gauge needle - 5/8 inches long.
A symptom of heart failure is jugular venous distention
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is NOT a common reason for therapeutic substitution?
The prescribed medication is unavailable The prescribed medication is less convenient to use The prescribed medication is inexpensive The third-party payer does not cover the prescribed medication
Situational awareness is MOST accurately defined as:
A. an ongoing process of information gathering and scene evaluation to determine appropriate strategies and tactics. B. the ability to recognize any possible issues once you arrive at the scene and act proactively to avoid a negative impact. C. predicting the presence of certain hazards at the scene after receiving initial information from the dispatcher. D. performing an initial scan of the scene in order to identify hazards that will pose an immediate threat to you and your crew.