What role does the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) play in EMS?
A) Inspecting ambulance and base station communication equipment
B) Establishing and enforcing regulations related to the use of radio operations
C) Determining the essential information that EMTs must relay to a receiving hospital about patient care
D) Approving maintenance and repair contracts for communication equipment used by EMS systems
B
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When assessing a patient for pneumonia, which of the following symptoms might help you determine that the patient is more likely to have pneumonia versus pulmonary edema?
A) Dehydration B) Fever and chills C) Dyspnea D) Wheezing
Heart failure patients being treated in the dental office often require:
A. longer appointment times. B. nitrous oxide sedation. C. upright positioning. D. premedication with antibiotics.
Nearly half of all fatal medication errors occur in patients older than:
A. 2 years old B. 12 years old C. 30 years old D. 60 years old
Law enforcement personnel request your assistance to assess a 31-year-old female who was sexually assaulted. When you arrive at the scene, you find the patient sitting on a curb outside her apartment. She is conscious, alert, and crying. When you ask her what happened, she tells you that she does not want to be treated or transported to the hospital. She further tells you that all she wants to do is clean up. You should:
A. provide emotional support and visually assess her for obvious trauma. B. advise her that she cannot clean herself up because this will destroy evidence. C. ask her if there is anyone you can contact, such as a friend or relative. D. perform a limited hands-on assessment to detect life-threatening injuries.