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itsmyluck

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The EMT correctly understands a Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment document when he states:
 
  A) A POLST must be signed by the court system patient and is valid for a period of no more than 5 years.
  B) A POLST legally empowers another person to make health care decisions for him or her in the event he or she cannot do so.
  C) A POLST is designed to allow a patient to choose the desired type of care prior to the need for resuscitation.
  D) A POLST is the same as a Do Not Resuscitate order, with the difference being that the physician does not have to sign it.

Question 2

When covering a patient's mouth and nose with a mask of any kind, which of the following is the primary risk?
 
  A) Causing or exasperating respiratory illnesses
  B) Obstructing the ability to visualize and protect the airway
  C) Upsetting the patient because of the social stigma
  D) Interfering with patient communication



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angrybirds13579

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B




itsmyluck

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
:D TYSM


xoxo123

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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