You have arrived on the scene of an industrial plant where a female worker had a chemical splashed into her eye. She now complains of severe pain in the eye and is flushing it with tap water over a sink. Which question is it most important that the EMT ask first?

A) "What is your past medical history?"
B) "Are you wearing contact lenses?"
C) "Do you take any medications?"
D) "Have you ever had an eye injury before?"


B) "Are you wearing contact lenses?"

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Which of the following first identified capturing data at the point of care as a key criterion for an EHR?

What will be an ideal response?

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A) distilled water B) pure alcohol C) mineral water D) iodine

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Which of the following should be considered when planning the physical layout of the department??

A) Personal preferences B) Number of patients treated annually C) The Americans with Disabilities Act D) The Fair Labor Standards Act

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