To protect your back when lifting, you should:
A) spread your legs approximately 6" apart whenever you lift.
B) maintain a slight curvature of your back whenever you lift a patient.
C) use the powerful muscles of your lower back to help support weight.
D) keep your back in a straight, upright position and lift without twisting.
Answer: D) keep your back in a straight, upright position and lift without twisting.
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a. Verbal b. Written c. Non-verbal d. Automated
Demeanor is part of professionalism for the Emergency Medical Responder, and it has which of the following as an attribute?
a. Advanced education b. A take-charge attitude c. Fearlessness d. Respect
Write each of the following as mixed or whole numbers; simplify as necessary.a. 
b. 
c. 
What will be an ideal response?
Which is a disadvantage of verbal orders?
A. more costly B. medication errors C. more delays D. more complex