You are assessing a 17-year-old male patient with a burn on the lateral aspect of his thigh. Which of the following guidelines is most helpful when estimating the percentage of total body surface area involved?
A) The rule of palms
B) The Parkland formula
C) The rule of nines
D) The modified pediatric rule of nines
A
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You are caring for an 18-day-old boy with inadequate respirations. What instruction would you provide to your new partner as she is ventilating him with the bag-valve mask?
A) "Squeeze the bag just enough so that you get a nice rise and fall of his chest." B) "Do not be afraid to give a little extra pressure since his lungs are not fully developed." C) "Since he is so small and does not need a lot of oxygen, just give 4 breaths per minute." D) "Lets breathe for him until his heart rate gets above 60, then we can stop."
Major events involving fire and EMS sometimes call for the use of ____ vehicles (MSVs).
A. mobile sanitation B. medical sanitation C. mobile support D. medical support
Discuss how the credibility of the record-keeping procedure may be subject to question
__________ work together to perform specific related functions.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).