Which of the following statements made by another EMT regarding treatment of the pediatric patient in the prehospital setting would you agree with?
A) When treating a sick pediatric patient in the prehospital setting, the EMT must determine the exact illness so as to provide the most appropriate treatment.
B) If the primary assessment of a sick pediatric patient shows no deficits to the ABCs, the patient is stable and will not deteriorate.
C) It is critical that the EMT be able to determine the respiratory status of the patient as this commonly is the reason for acute deterioration.
D) Since pediatric patients can deteriorate very quickly, they should all be transported with lights and sirens during the ride to the hospital.
Question 2
Which of the following solutions is appropriate for the patient needing vascular volume replacement in the prehospital setting?
A) 0.9 percent sodium chloride solution
B) Dextran 40
C) 5 percent dextrose in water
D) 0.45 percent sodium chloride and 5 percent dextrose in water
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