To minimize the risk of litigation, the EMT should always:
A. transport patients to the hospital of their choice.
B. provide competent care that meets current standards.
C. use universal precautions with every patient encounter.
D. utilize at least four personnel when moving a patient.
Answer: B. provide competent care that meets current standards.
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A. Infrared wave detector B. Continuous line detector C. Photoelectric cell detector D. Rate-of-rise heat detector
To prevent and treat ____, the patient needs to "rebreath" his own humidity.
A. pulmonary edema B. retinal hemorrhage C. cerebral edema D. Khumbu cough
Individuals at risk for dehydration due to problems with thirst identification or communication include
A) Infants B) The elderly C) Those with infections, burns, or fever D) All of these
Explain the difference between HMO and PPO.
What will be an ideal response?