This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Which of the following BEST explains the reason for minimizing scene-time for the trauma patient ... (Read 105 times)

pepyto

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 547
Which of the following BEST explains the reason for minimizing scene-time for the trauma patient with significant hemorrhage or the potential for significant hemorrhage?
 
  A) There is nothing the EMT can do for a patient in shock.
  B) The clock for the golden hour of trauma begins at the time of your arrival.
  C) Studies have indicated that trauma patients who receive surgery within 1 hour of injury have better chances of survival.
  D) It gives the EMT less opportunity to make mistakes in the patient's care.

Question 2

Your patient has come in contact with a strong acid substance. Using an alkaline solution to treat the patient may result in which of the following?
 
  A) Further damage to the patient's tissues
  B) Production of heat when the acid and alkali interact
  C) Neutralization of the acid substance
  D) All of the above



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Bsand8

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 327
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D




pepyto

  • Member
  • Posts: 547
Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


helenmarkerine

  • Member
  • Posts: 324
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

Did you know?

Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone. In women who are at least 5 years beyond menopause, it slows bone loss and increases spinal bone density.

Did you know?

In 1885, the Lloyd Manufacturing Company of Albany, New York, promoted and sold "Cocaine Toothache Drops" at 15 cents per bottle! In 1914, the Harrison Narcotic Act brought the sale and distribution of this drug under federal control.

Did you know?

Drug-induced pharmacodynamic effects manifested in older adults include drug-induced renal toxicity, which can be a major factor when these adults are experiencing other kidney problems.

Did you know?

Over time, chronic hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infections can progress to advanced liver disease, liver failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Unlike other forms, more than 80% of hepatitis C infections become chronic and lead to liver disease. When combined with hepatitis B, hepatitis C now accounts for 75% percent of all cases of liver disease around the world. Liver failure caused by hepatitis C is now leading cause of liver transplants in the United States.

Did you know?

Pope Sylvester II tried to introduce Arabic numbers into Europe between the years 999 and 1003, but their use did not catch on for a few more centuries, and Roman numerals continued to be the primary number system.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library