Author Question: Because of a shortage of paramedics at your ambulance service, it has been announced that there will ... (Read 100 times)

audragclark · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

Because of a shortage of paramedics at your ambulance service, it has been announced that there will be AEDs placed on every ambulance for use by EMT crews. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of how this will affect the EMTs?

A) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation will no longer be needed.
B) The AED will let us know whether or not to shock the patient.
C) EMTs will now be able to shock all patients in cardiac arrest.
D) EMTs will have to learn how to interpret ECG tracings.

Question 2

The use of ________________ is paramount in any rescue situation.

a. appropriately skilled personnel
b. safety equipment
c. appropriate time-saving measures
d. portable medical equipment and supplies