You are extricating a conscious and alert 22-year-old female from her car after she struck the rear end of another car while traveling at 40 mph. She complains only of neck pain and has no visible trauma. Her airbag deployed, but she was not wearing a seatbelt. You should:
A. assume that her head struck the windshield upon impact.
B. immobilize her spine and perform a focused exam.
C. perform a secondary assessment and then transport.
D. lift the airbag and assess for steering wheel deformity.
Answer: B. immobilize her spine and perform a focused exam.
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The EMT practice of protecting oneself from disease transmission through exposure to blood and other body fluids is referred to as:
A) Standard Precautions B) Exposure control C) Personal protective equipment D) Body Fluid Precautions
Why does the patient name NOT appear on the outside of the medical record?
a. It is unsightly. b. It is the law. c. It protects patient confidentiality. d. It allows for easier filing.
One way to create a template is by saving which of the following?
A. Patient Chart B. Office Visit Note C. Pop-up Text D. None of these.