When should the EMT most likely expect to hear wheezes in a patient complaining of shortness of breath secondary to an asthma attack?
A) While breathing in B) While breathing out
C) While holding his breath D) In between breaths
B
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A component of professionalism that indicates the medical assistant is keeping up to date with current medical trends, issues, and topics is known as:
A. a portfolio. B. an externship. C. a résumé. D. continuing education. E. an internship.
The defenses to a medical malpractice cause of action include all of the following, except:
a. statute of limitations. b. emergency. c. res ipsa loquitur. d. assumption of risk.
You are trying to convince the equipment committee to purchase a hydraulic power stretcher. When discussing advantages over a more traditional stretcher, what would you emphasize?
A) It is considered much safer for transporting a child car seat. B) It is much lighter, more durable, and easier to maneuver. C) It will be easier to lift and lower when it is loaded with a patient. D) It enables one EMT to safely move the stretcher, freeing another for patient care.
Platelet transfusion is usually required to treat which of the following conditions?
a. Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) b. Idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) c. Neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (NAIT) d. Post-transfusion purpura (PTP)