Is pain medication administered even if the client is not in pain? Explain


?Yes, because waiting too long to administer pain medication only renders the medication ineffective and causes unnecessary discomfort for the client.

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Which fiber type is responsible for the transmission of slow pain?

a. A delta b. B c. C d. Ia

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As an instructor for safe ambulance operations, which statement should you make to new EMTs about responding with lights and sirens through curves in the road?

A) "At night, turn your high beams off prior to entering the curve." B) "It is best to start braking after entering the curve." C) "To be safe, maintain a steady speed through the entire curve." D) "It is easier to control the ambulance when you accelerate just before entering the curve."

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Nearly everyone has experienced the swelling, pain, heat, and redness associated with ________

A) chemicals B) inflammation C) barrier D) NSAID

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The A section of SOAP documentation includes ________.

A. a description of treatment options B. data from the patient C. the diagnosis of impression of a patient's problem D. the plan of action E. data that comes from examination results and from the physician

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