The responsibility for all clinical and patient care aspects of an EMS system rests with the
a. senior paramedic. c. EMS system director.
b. system's medical director. d. quality assurance committee.
b
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Asphyxiation hazards:
A. cause involuntary muscle contractions. B. prevent the body from absorbing oxygen. C. can cause injury at the site they contact the body. D. can cause permanent damage to anything they touch.
Workers' compensation claims must be submitted to the insurance carrier within:
30 days of the date of service. 45 days of the date of service. 95 days of the date of service. 120 days of the date of service.
In a healthy adult at rest, what portion of the total energy output is required for the work of breathing?
a. 5% c. 25% b. 15 % d. 35%
Which element identified by a bullet is documented in the words "patient calmed after a few moments interruption during physical examination"?
a. Constitutional—shaded—general appearance of patient b. Neurologic/Psychiatric—shaded—brief assessment of mental status including mood and affect c. Respiratory—shaded—assessment of respiratory effort d. Eyes—unshaded—inspection of conjunctivae and lids