A fisherman fell through the ice and was submerged in a lake for approximately 4 minutes before being pulled out by friends. You find the man to be unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse. Which one of the following should you do immediately?
A) Start cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
B) Apply the automated external defibrillator.
C) Immobilize the patient.
D) Determine the patient's core temperature.
A
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Which one of the following statement about removing a helmet in the prehospital setting is TRUE?
A) "Helmets should only be removed if they are too tight or spinal immobilization will be required." B) "Since helmets should never be removed, the AEMT must be creative in providing care around the obstacle of a helmet." C) "Any patient wearing a helmet should have it removed so the airway and breathing can be properly assessed." D) "It is acceptable to leave the helmet on a patient if the patient has no airway or breathing problems."
Subtherapeutic doses are those that are:
A) resistant B) pathogenic C) below the level used to treat diseases D) above the level used to treat diseases
Most Local Emergency Planning Committees are set up on a ____ basis.
A. city B. state C. county D. country
Using the data below, calculate the gross death rate. Round to two decimal places
Clearview Hospital July 2013 A&C Discharges: 550 A&C Deaths: 10 Newborn Discharges: 63 Newborn Deaths: 1