Currently, there is a debate within your organization regarding the use of codes in your medical communications and radio traffic. As you are in favor of plain English, and doing away with codes, a strong argument to justify this position would be:
A) codes only serve to increase the amount of air time to relay information.
B) the code system can be made public, thus allowing others to hear confidential information.
C) the use of codes does not allow the EMT to practice his or her medical terminology.
D) medical information can be too complex for a simple code system.
D
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A) former spouses of active-duty service members. B) retired service members and their families. C) families of deceased personnel. D) families of active-duty service members.
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a. 2 and 3 only b. 1 and 2 only c. 1, 2, and 3 d. 1 and 3 only
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A) not interested in what you are saying B) not listening to you C) paying attention to you D) tuning you out
Which of the following statements does not apply while shaving a patient?
A) Rub the razor over a gauze pad to check for nicks or damaged edges. B) Apply lather to one small area of the face at a time. C) Hold the skin taut. D) Shave opposite the direction of hair growth.