You are hired at the local EMS service. During your orientation, you are given a tour of the station and the ambulances you be riding on. Your duties include station cleanup and checking the unit for mechanical problems. You should also check all medical equipment and supplies:

a. after every call
b. after every emergency transport
c. every 12 hours
d. every day


Answer: d. every day

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A) It is a better indicator of respiratory status than either respiratory rate or depth. B) Patients with carbon monoxide poisoning may have normal readings. C) A reading above 90% is adequate for most patients. D) Patients with a reading of 96% or higher do not need supplemental oxygen.

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What is the approximate percentage of oxygen found in atmospheric air?

A. 19 percent C. 21 percent B. 20 percent D. 22 percent

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The ____________________ is used when you have determined that the patient requires treatment but is unable or unwilling to accept treatment

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Second-hand smoke exposes the non-smoker to more chemicals than the smoker. How much worse are these chemicals?

A) 25 fold B) 50 fold C) 100 fold D) 125 fold

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