A student in a science lab has had an unknown chemical splashed into her eye. After assessing the airway, breathing, and circulation, the EMT would immediately:
A) Examine the pupils and structures of the eye for damage
B) Identify the chemical and determine whether a neutralizing solution can be used
C) Flush the eye with copious amounts of tap water
D) Cover both eyes with sterile dressing and provide rapid transport to the hospital
C) Flush the eye with copious amounts of tap water
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a. the operations section. b. incident command. c. the planning section. d. the logistics section.
Documentation in same-day surgery settings resembles that of the _____
A. acute inpatient hospital B. physician office C. operative report D. emergency department
Which of the following is NOT an expected patient response to the news of a life-threatening illness?
a. Acts as if the information has never been shared with them b. Drastically changes priorities c. Becomes happy and tells family and friends d. Quietly continue their lives, changing little outwardly
A red "C" must be stamped on records of drugs in which of the following schedules?
Schedule I Schedule II Schedules I and II Schedules III to V