At the scene of a multiple-casualty incident caused by a weapon of mass destruction, the AEMT's FIRST priority is:
A) identifying the agent used.
B) ensuring the safety of yourself and your partner.
C) establishing a communications system.
D) estimating the number of dead and injured.
B
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Serum is described as lipemic in the presence of increased:
a. bilirubin, causing jaundice b. carbon dioxide from cell metabolism c. hemoglobin from ruptured RBCs d. lipids in a nonfasting sample
Which of the following is an advantage of a standardized prescription card format?
Increased calls to help desks Decreased prescription prices Speedy prescription claim processing Decreased time for patient care
April 1: Unit census = 21 ? April 2: Unit admissions = 3 Unit discharges = 2 Transfers in = 2 Transfers out = 1 Admission & Discharge (A&D) = 2 ? Which is the unit census for April 2?
A. 21 B. 22 C. 23 D. 24