Which of the following behaviors would demonstrate that an EMT understands reactions to death and dying?
A) Being tolerant of angry reactions by patients and family members
B) Giving a dying patient hope that a cure can be found before the patient dies
C) Providing spiritual guidance to patients who express anger at God
D) Telling grieving family members they need to accept what has happened
A
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A 25-year-old woman presents complaining of heavy vaginal bleeding accompanied by cramping abdominal pain and backache. She can't stop crying and reports that she is 11 weeks pregnant with her first child. Your physical exam reveals what appears to be the fetus and umbilical cord passing through the vaginal opening; however, the placenta has not been passed. Appropriate care for this patient
includes: A) clamping and cutting the umbilical cord, wrapping fetal material in linen, and providing emotional support for the patient. B) leaving the fetus untouched and transporting the patient in a position of comfort. C) oxygen, 1000 mL fluid bolus, and rapid transport. D) disposing of the fetal material in a biohazard bag, left lateral position, and providing emotional support for the patient.
Which of the following is the national body that establishes the professional qualifications to which most firefighters aspire?
A. American Standards and Testing Materials B. National Code Council C. National Fire Protection Association D. International Fire Service Training Agency Hint: Review page 180 of Fire Service Personnel Management, 3rd Edition.
Details of the physician's education, internship, and residency are found in which section of the patient information packet?
A. Introduction B. Physician's Qualifications C. Description of the Practice D. Introduction to the Office Staff E. Appointment Scheduling
Hot smoke and air heated by the fire become:
A. more buoyant and rise. B. less buoyant and rise. C. more buoyant and sink. D. less buoyant and sink.