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A 67 year old. patient complains of chest pain. You explain to the
patient that he may be having a "myocardial infarction" The patient does
not wish to be transported. You should Correct Answer-Explain the
implications of refusal
You have just reported for duty with your ambulance company. You
should Correct Answer-Do an inspection of your vehicle
A patient is coughing up bright red blood. Every time he yells or coughs,
he spits up secretions. In addition to a pair of gloves, which of the
following would offer you the most protection from this patient Correct
Answer-face shield
While responding to a call with lights and sirens, you approach a school
bus that is displaying its warning flashers. You should Correct Answer-
Wait for the bus to turn off its flashers and move to the side of the road
verbal consent to a treatment is called Correct Answer-expressed
you should use restraints on patients when they Correct Answer-have a
known history of violence
, a patient was dead when you arrived on scene. Rigor mortis. had already
set in. You should Correct Answer-Tell the family the bad news and
provide emotional support
when treating patients at an MCI, how should you report patient
information to a transporting ambulance Correct Answer-neurological
status and vitals
an unconscious patient is sitting in the driver's seat of a vehicle that has
just been in a motor vehicle collision. The doors of the vehicle are
locked, you have a simple tool kit, and the rescue truck is 20 minutes
away Correct Answer-use a hammer to break the rear passenger window
(always break the window furtherest away from the patient)
how should a used epipen be discarded Correct Answer-place in a sharps
container
you are beginning to assess a 35-year-old man with a cut wrist. He is
reluctant to reveal his past medical history. You should Correct Answer-
take standard BSI precautions
a 2-year-old female has flu like symptoms. She is in the care of a
babysitter. Her parents cannot be reached by phone. What should you
do? Correct Answer-transport under implied consent