Choose the correct completion to this statement regarding IV administration: This route is used to administer medication into the body directly or through the bloodstream and is:
A) beyond the scope of the EMT level.
B) allowed in larger cities and more advanced EMS services.
C) only performed on advanced life support services.
D) used in advanced life support only when the patient is intubated.
A
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Which of these statements made by your EMT partner best indicates an understanding of the prehospital role in caring for the patient in shock?
A) "The job of the EMT is to recognize that a person is in shock and get him or her to the hospital so treatment can be started." B) "Because shock is a life-threatening condition, it is important that the EMT identify the exact cause so the proper care can be given." C) "If shock is in the compensatory or early stage, it is not yet life-threatening and the EMT can take his time in assessing and treating the patient." D) "Since shock is best treated in the hospital, the EMT should provide care to maintain perfusion to the vital organs and transport the patient."
The specificity of a stress test represents the number of patients with
A) normal coronary arteries who tested positive on the stress test. B) normal coronary arteries who tested negative on the stress test. C) proven coronary artery disease who tested positive on the stress test. D) proven coronary artery disease who tested negative on the stress test.
What is the contrast control used for?
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following mechanisms of injury poses the LEAST threat for significant injury?
A) Rear-end collision with restrained driver B) Death of an occupant in the same vehicle C) Motorcycle crash at greater than 20 mph D) Vehicular intrusion of greater than 12 inches