While going through your probationary period as a new EMT with the community-based EMS system, you are learning all the numeric codes the department uses during radio traffic. What is NOT a benefit of using and relying on radio codes?
A) Use of radio codes shortens the air time during verbal transmissions
B) Use of radio codes allows transmission of sensitive information in a format likely not understood by the patient or public
C) The complexity involved in remembering all the radio codes helps assure that everyone using the radio is a knowledgeable EMT
D) The radio codes can provide clear and concise information
C) The complexity involved in remembering all the radio codes helps assure that everyone using the radio is a knowledgeable EMT
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