Author Question: What are the minimum Standard Precautions an EMT should take when transporting a patient infected ... (Read 77 times)

mckennatimberlake · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

What are the minimum Standard Precautions an EMT should take when transporting a patient infected with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)?

A) Gloves B) Gloves, N-95 mask, goggles, and gown
C) Gloves and N-95 mask D) Gloves, N-95 mask, and goggles

Question 2

Your patient is a 7-year-old girl who was prescribed an antibiotic for an ear infection. After 4 days on the antibiotic, the patient is experiencing hives and itching on her face, throat, and neck. Which of the following should you do?

A) Provide supportive care and monitor the patient's condition during transport to the hospital.
B) Immediately administer Epi-Pen Jr.
C) Advise the parents that these symptoms are related to the ear infection and the antibiotic will take care of these symptoms if taken as directed.
D) Advise the parents to call the pediatrician for a different antibiotic.