When dealing with a geriatric behavior crisis, you should:
A) chemically restrain the patient.
B) medicate the patient as soon as possible.
C) be sure to call the patient by a nickname to establish a rapport.
D) avoid administering any medication.
D
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Which one of the following statements about removing a helmet in the prehospital setting is true?
A) "Helmets should only be removed if they are too tight or spinal immobilization will be required." B) "It is acceptable to leave the helmet on a patient if the patient has no airway or breathing problems." C) "Any patient wearing a helmet should have it removed so the airway and breathing can be properly assessed." D) "Since helmets should never be removed, the EMT must be creative in providing care around the obstacle of a helmet."
The patient is a 4-year-old female who received an electrical shock. The child has no pulse and no respirations. You should begin two-rescuer CPR using a rate of:
a. at least 100/minute; ratio 30:2; depth 1/3 to 1/2 chest diameter. b. 100/minute; ratio 15:2; depth 1/2 to 1 inch. c. 100/minute; ratio 15:2; depth 1/3 to 1/2 chest diameter. d. 100/minute; ratio 15:1; depth 1 to 11/2 inches.
The suffix oma means ________
A) tumor B) cutting into C) surgically forming an opening D) enlargement of
_____ is/are considered a precautionary health measure utilized for infection control
Vaccinations All are precautionary tools. Sleep Handwashing