If you are the first unit on-scene, be careful not to underestimate your ability to handle a rescue situation: Remember not to stretch resources farther than necessary
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
F
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Describe the planning stage of patient education
What will be an ideal response?
The ________ therapist assists the patient in relearning and acquiring activities of daily living
a. physical b. occupational c. mental d. massage
A 14-year-old female with a history of congenital heart disease and evidence of reaching puberty is in cardiac arrest. Which instruction would you give other EMTs on scene?
A) "Let's use the adult pads and adult settings for the AED." B) "Just do CPR until ALS arrives since we do not know the specific heart condition." C) "Remember that for pediatric patients, it is 2 shocks followed by 2 minutes of CPR." D) "We will need the special pediatric pads for this patient."
A highpitched musical sound that indicates partial airway obstruction is referred to as a:
A) Crackle B) Rale C) Friction rub D) Gurgle E) Wheeze