Which of the following instructions given to another EMT would be most appropriate when managing a patient who ingested numerous household cleaners in an attempt to kill himself?
A) I need you to write down all of the cleaners he may have taken so we can let the hospital know.
B) Let's gather up all of the containers of the chemicals he may have taken and take them with us.
C) We need to pour a sample of each cleaner that he may have taken into containers and take them with us.
D) Before we leave, please call the hospital and tell them what he took so that they will know.
Question 2
Which of the following is the correct method of suctioning?
A) Begin suctioning as you insert the suction tip or catheter into the mouth.
B) Suction continuously, both while inserting and withdrawing the suction tip or catheter.
C) Suction intermittently, both while inserting and withdrawing the suction tip or catheter.
D) Insert the catheter or tip to the desired depth prior to applying suction.
Sterile field instructions
Instructions for Completing the CMS-1500 (02/12) Claim Form Continued
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Step-by-Step Approach for Managing COPD