You have been asked to perform an ECG on a patient who is known to be infected by the varicella virus. You have not had chickenpox, and you have not been vaccinated against it. What should you do?
A. Wear gloves and respiratory protection while performing the ECG.
B. Wear gloves and eye protection while performing the ECG.
C. Wear a disposable gown while performing the ECG.
D. Observe the usual standard precautions while performing the ECG.
Answer: A
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A) Adenosine B) Enalapril C) Morphine D) Nitroglycerin
You are interviewing a prospective candidate for an EMT position with your service. During the interview, you ask the applicant to describe the purpose of the primary assessment. Which of these statements best describes that purpose?
A) "Establish a chief complaint and gather the past medical history." B) "Determine whether the patient's vital signs are stable." C) "Identify and treat life-threatening conditions." D) "Perform an exam focused on the patient's chief complaint."
Stevens-Johnson syndrome may cause severe damage of which organ?
A) liver B) pancreas C) brain D) heart
Which of the following techniques does not provide reliable pulpal anesthesia?
A) PDL B) Intraseptal C) Intraosseous D) Intrapulpal