Which of the following statements, made by the EMT, reflects correct knowledge regarding the use of oxygen in patient care?
A) "Aside from chest pain, stroke, and trauma, oxygen is no longer used in emergency care."
B) "Oxygen administration is no longer considered standard therapy for EMS."
C) "Oxygen administration should be used in such a way that a patient's SpO2 reaches 97% to 100%."
D) "Overoxygenating a patient is not an issue for EMS, given the short amount of time we have patient contact."
B
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A. weak and slow. C. weak and rapid. B. strong and irregular. D. strong and slow.
To protect patient confidentiality, medical records can be released
A) to an attorney. B) to a judge. C) to the patient's family members. D) only with the patient's written consent.
Lab cases such as dentures or partials should be
disinfected prior to being placed into the patient's oral cavity. disinfected before being sent to the lab. handled with gloves. all of the above.
Mr. Newman was admitted to the hospital on 10/01/YY and ____________________ from the hospital on 10/05/YY
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word