When performing a secondary assessment on an alert and oriented female with a deformed left leg, the EMT should:
A) describe to the patient your findings and injuries as you encounter them.
B) reassure the patient that she will be okay and the injury is nothing to worry about.
C) inform the patient that if you assess her, she must submit to all treatment by EMS.
D) explain to the patient what you are doing before and during assessment.
D
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Which of these statements made by the EMT indicates that he has appropriately initiated the first phase of patient assessment?
A) "I have placed an oral airway in the patient." B) "The scene appears to be free of hazards." C) "Blood pressure is 124/80 mmHg." D) "Can you tell me why you called the ambulance?"
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Rather than differing in terms of having or not having certain abilities, people differ in the ________ of each of the various identifiable abilities.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).