You are assessing a 2½-year-old who was involved in a minor car accident. She is currently alert and oriented. While you are assessing her for possible injuries, which of the following would be considered appropriate?
A) Assess the child starting at her head and moving to her feet.
B) Allow the child to hold a favorite toy during the assessment.
C) Be firm with the child and provide concrete instructions on what you expect.
D) Touch and hold the child as much as possible.
B
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a. critic b. apprentice c. amateur d. professional
While delivering a baby in the field, the EMT notices that the baby is covered with a green-brown liquid. The EMT should immediately recognize that:
A) The baby was distressed and may be hypoxic B) There is an infection in the amniotic membrane and fluid C) The baby is premature and covered with vernix D) The amniotic sac has yet to rupture
If a patient reviews her health record and wishes to make a correction, the original entry should be changed to reflect the correction
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
It is important to __________ and think in advance about each step to help the procedure run smoothly
a. guess every move b. anticipate c. retract every time d. react