Author Question: A paramedic administers a medication to decrease the effect of the parasympathetic nervous system on ... (Read 33 times)

jrubin · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

A paramedic administers a medication to decrease the effect of the parasympathetic nervous system on the heart. As a result, the EMT would expect which of the following?

A) Increase in respirations
B) Decrease in heart rate
C) Decreased blood pressure
D) Increase in heart rate

Question 2

Regarding burnout and the Emergency Medical Services, which statement is most accurate?

A) Employers are required to have a written plan addressing EMT burnout.
B) Burnout can diminish an EMT's ability to provide competent care.
C) Research indicates that burnout affects all EMS personnel within a five-year period.
D) Burnout often tends to resolve on its own over time.