While an EMT forms a field diagnosis on the scene of an emergency, how do the steps differ from the traditional approach to diagnosis?
A) The EMT forms a field diagnosis within the first few minutes of the call to formulate treatment as quickly as possible.
B) Due to the limited time spent with the patient, the EMT must rely on a differential diagnosis.
C) The EMT does not have time to form a differential diagnosis and must rely on prior experience when treating a patient.
D) The EMT must rule in or out the most serious conditions associated with the patient's presentation.
Question 2
Your patient is a 60-year-old male complaining of chills, fever, joint pain, and vomiting. He states he was bitten by a spider yesterday morning, and now he thinks the bite might be infected. The patient has an ulcerated wound on his left leg. The best treatment for this patient would include:
A) diazepam 2.5 mg.
B) magnesium sulfate, 2 g.
C) calcium gluconate 0.1 mg/kg.
D) supportive management.
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