A heart attack patient's MOST important contact with the EMS occurs when:
Right Ans - trained EMRs arrive at the patient's side
For a patient who is unconscious and not injured put them in the _____________
position Right Ans - recovery
The sternum has an upper portion called the ____________ and a lower portion
called the _____________ . Right Ans - manubrium, xiphoid process
This system's primary function is to break down food into a form that can be
carried into the body's cells: Right Ans - digestive system
A person who understands that a situation cannot be changes is in this stage
of grieving: Right Ans - acceptance
The physical location of a caller via the computer is possible through
______________ Right Ans - advanced 9-1-1 centers
You respond to a patient who is bleeding. You don't have all the necessary
supplies so you decide to leave and go to the next patient without telling
anyone or doing anything further for the bleeding patient. You may be accused
of Right Ans - abandonment
You find a patient who is not acting rationally. It seems like he wants to hurt
someone. He tells you to leave him alone. You would: Right Ans - law
enforcement
What is the single MOST important concept when rendering care ? Right
Ans - Above all else, do no harm
Frequent exposure to stress causing situations to train the mind is an effective
way to prevent and reduce unnecessary stress. Right Ans - False
The following people are especially at risk for dehydration caused by excess
fluid loss: Right Ans - EMS providers, law enforcement officers, fire fighters
meaning all of the above
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