Which one of the following statements about the use of an escort to drive a critical patient to the hospital is true?
A) "It is actually safer, because traffic is cleared ahead of the ambulance."
B) "It should be used as a last resort, because it increases the risk of an accident."
C) "It is a safe way to get a critical patient to the hospital quickly and should be used when needed."
D) "It is safer if the ambulance transporting the patient goes first and is followed by the second emergency vehicle."
B
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a. inject a toxin that causes a systemic reaction. b. get stuck in the skin and cause a local reaction. c. cause an immediate anaphylactic reaction in some individuals. d. just be uncomfortable but will not cause a reaction.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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a. may be evaluated and treated by a certified athletic trainer. b. may be diagnosed by a certified athletic trainer. c. must be evaluated and treated by a physician. d. must be evaluated and treated by a surgeon.