A patient with severe dehydration is found to be hypotensive during your assessment. The MOST important intervention in this case is:
A) applying blankets to keep the patient warm.
B) immediate fluid resuscitation at the scene.
C) transport with fluid resuscitation en route.
D) high-flow oxygen via nonrebreathing mask.
Answer: C) transport with fluid resuscitation en route.
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a. home nurse. b. interpreter (either sign language or spoken language). c. caregiver for the severely mentally impaired. d. assistance dog.
You have been called to transport a patient in septic shock from the emergency department of a local hospital to the critical care unit of another hospital. Two nurses will be accompanying you. As a knowledgeable EMT, you recognize that this state of shock has been caused by:
A) Failing heart B) Blood loss C) Infection D) Fluid volume loss
Which of the following is necessary for an infection to survive and grow?
A. a dry environment B. a cool environment C. an acidic ph D. a dark, moist environment
Beyond the requirement of being enclosed in a fire-related enclosure, what other requirements may be imposed on a refuse chute?
A. Automatic sprinklers at the top an in its termination room B. Noncombustible containers and wetting sprays for collected refuse C. A vacuum-operated drop system that isolated individual waste deposit sites D. A negative pressure system to prevent the escape of smoke and gases during a fire.