Paramedics carry out their tasks in the prehospital setting as designated agents of the:
A) EMS system director.
B) EMS system medical director.
C) EMS program director.
D) hospital nursing director.
Question 2
Dispatch has sent you to the scene of a fight at a local sporting event. Since the EMS system is busy and there are very few ambulances available, dispatch has instructed you to call for additional units after arrival on scene. On scene you find that the police are present and have what appear to be 10 people seated or lying on the ground, many with blood on their faces and clothing. When would you call for additional ambulances?
A) Once all patients have been triaged
B) After assessing and treating life-threatening injuries
C) Once the exact number of patients has been determined
D) Before getting out of the ambulance
Chemical Warfare Agents and Treatments
Local Anesthetic Agents
Classification of Antihypertensive Agents
Classification of Antihypertensive Agents
Health care setting.
Food that may carry pathogens that should be avoided by pregnant women