When managing a patient with a soft tissue injury, it is essential that the EMT performs which action?
A) Thoroughly disinfect dirty lacerations
B) Control bleeding with a tourniquet if the bleeding is arterial in nature
C) Use the appropriate personal protective equipment
D) Cover hematomas with occlusive dressings
C) Use the appropriate personal protective equipment
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A. participatory B. factual C. sensory D. combination
What is the legal term for discontinuing CPR without either the order of physician or hand-off of the victim to someone of equal or superior training?
a. abandonment b. negligence c. dereliction d. nonfeasance
The concentration of a sodium chloride (NaCl) solution is defined as 10% NaCl (w/w). What does this tell us about the amount of NaCl in the solution?
A) There are 10 grams of NaCl in every 10% of solution. B) There are 10 grams of NaCl in every 100 grams of solution. C) There are 10 grams of NaCl in every 100 mL of solution. D) There are 10 grams of NaCl in every 100 ounces of solution.
Which of the following is true about Schedule II controlled substance prescriptions?
a. The physician must physically sign the prescription. b. The physician can verbally order medication. c. The physician can physically show up at the pharmacy and request Schedule II drugs for himself or herself. d. The physician can simply initial the prescription.