According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT would require special permission from the medical director and the state EMS office to:

A. apply and interpret data from a pulse oximeter.
B. insert a peripheral intravenous catheter.
C. give aspirin to a patient with chest pain.
D. use an automatic transport ventilator.


Answer: B. insert a peripheral intravenous catheter.

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