During which essential component of patient assessment does the AEMT collect vital signs, obtain a medical history, and look for additional signs of injury and illness?
A) Primary assessment
B) Reassessment
C) Secondary assessment
D) Scene size-up
C
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A) Provide oxygen B) Apply a tourniquet C) Provide immediate transport D) Splint the extremity
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Fill in the blank with correct word.
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A. protection from unsafe work environments B. protection from discrimination C. protection from sexual harassment D. protection from required union membership E. protection from work stoppages
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A. pericardial B. percutaneous C. cardiac D. pulmonary