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schs14

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When should the EMT use the pulse oximeter?
 
  A) Only on patients complaining of shortness of breath
  B) On any and all patients 1 year of age and older
  C) Only if the patient has a history of lung disease
  D) Routinely on all patients with a medical or trauma complaint

Question 2

Which one of the following statements indicates that the EMT has a correct understanding of the use of oxygen in the prehospital setting?
 
  A) Oxygen should be withheld from a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
  B) If the patient has a poor tidal volume, oxygen should be administered at 15 lpm through a nonrebreather mask.
  C) Oxygen should never, ever be withheld from a patient you think may need it .
  D) If providing positive pressure ventilation, lower concentrations of oxygen may be used.



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C



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