This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which statement made by the EMT indicates an understanding of calculating the body surface area ... (Read 53 times)

s.tung

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 577
on: Jul 3, 2018
Which statement made by the EMT indicates an understanding of calculating the body surface area (BSA) burned?
 
  A) The BSA can be quickly estimated before evaluating the status of the airway and breathing.
  B) Determining the BSA is an estimation and should never delay transport of the burn patient to the hospital.
  C) It is important to get an accurate estimation of the BSA burned since this will affect the care provided by the EMT.
  D) It is better to underestimate the BSA of a burn patient rather than overestimate the BSA.

Question 2

Which of the following medications may be indicated in the treatment of a patient with a crush injury?
 
  A) Sodium bicarbonate
  B) Potassium chloride
  C) Lactated Ringer's
  D) Furosemide


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

manuelcastillo

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 304
Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A


s.tung

  • Member
  • Posts: 577
Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Gracias!

Dinolord

  • Member
  • Posts: 313
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Though Candida and Aspergillus species are the most common fungal pathogens causing invasive fungal disease in the immunocompromised, infections due to previously uncommon hyaline and dematiaceous filamentous fungi are occurring more often today. Rare fungal infections, once accurately diagnosed, may require surgical debridement, immunotherapy, and newer antifungals used singly or in combination with older antifungals, on a case-by-case basis.

Did you know?

Approximately one in four people diagnosed with diabetes will develop foot problems. Of these, about one-third will require lower extremity amputation.

Did you know?

Only one in 10 cancer deaths is caused by the primary tumor. The vast majority of cancer mortality is caused by cells breaking away from the main tumor and metastasizing to other parts of the body, such as the brain, bones, or liver.

Did you know?

The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.

Did you know?

Your skin wrinkles if you stay in the bathtub a long time because the outermost layer of skin (which consists of dead keratin) swells when it absorbs water. It is tightly attached to the skin below it, so it compensates for the increased area by wrinkling. This happens to the hands and feet because they have the thickest layer of dead keratin cells.

Successful agriculturalists must have a basic understanding of landscape structure and process. Thes Successful agriculturalists must have a basic understanding of landscape structure and process. Thes
(PDB ID 7GCH) (b) A depiction of the enzyme emphasizing its surface (PDB ID 7GCH) (b) A depiction of the enzyme emphasizing its surface
Example of an Explanation of Benefits statement. Example of an Explanation of Benefits statement.
Important Trace Elements in the Body Important Trace Elements in the Body
How to write a quadratic expression of a shaded area How to write a quadratic expression of a shaded area
Percentage of youth age 15 to 19 years with at-risk levels of body composition & fitness Percentage of youth age 15 to 19 years with at-risk levels of body composition & fitness
Video: Aneurysm

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library