During scene size-up, which one of the following pieces of information MUST the AEMT identify?
A) Patient's level of consciousness
B) Best route to get to the call
C) Status of the airway and breathing
D) Need for additional personnel
D
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Which of the following statements made by the EMT is most appropriate regarding dealing with caregivers and children during a medical emergency?
A) "I try to include the caregiver in all that I do with his or her child so that the child and caregiver are more comfortable." B) "It is best to separate the caregiver from the child so that a proper assessment and care can be given." C) "I include the caregiver in the care until I get the information that I need, then I remove the child to continue the assessment in the ambulance." D) "I tell the caregiver that everything will be okay so they are more calm and better able to help the child."
You are called for a patient with a possible appendicitis. Which of the following positions would be the MOST comfortable for patient transport?
A) Fowler's B) Semi-Fowler's C) Lateral recumbent D) Trendelenburg
Failure to secure an appropriately placed endotracheal tube with the addition of air into the cuff might be due to which of the following?
a. Herniation of the cuff b. Malfunction of the pilot valve c. Pilot tubing that is too long d. An endotracheal tube that is too small
Displaying an accepting, nonjudgmental demeanor when presented with cultural diversity is a guideline for ________
A) Building an effective infrastructure B) Developing a lesson plan C) Cross-cultural dental hygiene D) Barrier posts E) None of the above