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khang

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on: Jul 3, 2018
You have been called to a skilled nursing home to transport a patient with fever and pneumonia to the hospital for further care and treatment. As such, you realize that the primary focus of your care will be:
 
  A) oxygen therapy.
  B) safe and rapid transport.
  C) cooling the patient.
  D) administering a bronchodilator.

Question 2

You have been selected to represent EMS on a disaster planning committee involving many different agencies. Regarding preparation for a possible disaster, which item is most beneficial to stress in the meeting?
 
  A) Specific terminology and codes will need to be established to make communication effective.
  B) It will be important to ensure that all rescuers are flexible and can perform any task asked of them at a disaster.
  C) The lay community will need to become involved by learning basic first aid and CPR.
  D) Separate plans using the NIMS system need to be developed for natural and man-made disasters.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C


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