When assessing a patient's pulse, you note that it is irregular. To get an accurate heart rate, you would:
A) Listen to the pulse with a stethoscope
B) Count the number of beats that occur in 1 minute
C) Double the number of beats counted in 30 seconds
D) Feel the carotid pulse for 30 seconds and multiply by 2
B) Count the number of beats that occur in 1 minute
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charge based. research based. resource based. comparison based.
Which part of the ITLS trauma assessment will identify major thoracic injuries?
A) Primary survey B) Secondary survey C) Focused exam D) Ongoing assessment
Drug administration by the paramedic should be done under a condition that is free of pathogens. This condition is called:
a. sterile. c. aseptic. b. medically clean. d. antiseptic.
Which of the following is NOT a personal protective equipment (PPE) recommendation issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC)?
A. Gloves B. Respirator C. Mask D. Eye/face shield