EMT Exam 1 (Chapters 1-8) questions with correct answers

Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts abandonment? a. An AEMT transfers patient care to a paramedic. b. A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT. c. A physician assumes patient care from an EMT. d. An EMT give a verbal report to an emergency room nurse. ans b. A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT Which of the following statements regarding the heart is correct? a. The heart is under the control of the autonomic nervous system. b. The heart can tolerate an interruption of oxygen for 5 minutes. c. The heart relies on an external electrical source to function correctly. d. The Heart receives its blood supply from the pulmonary arteries. ans a. The heart is under the control of the autonomic nervous system Which of the following infectious diseases confers no protection from reinfection after exposure?