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MirandaLo

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A PIO needs an understanding of ________ when relating information to the public.
 
  a. incident command systems
  b. local media deadlines
  c. how to achieve cooperation with other agency PIOs
  d. All of the above

Question 2

Managing multiple patients, such as at a mass-casualty situation places the paramedic at risk when considering medication administration because of potential communication issues with medical direction. Which of the following will help ensure patient status?
 
  a. Use only the patients last name when communicating.
  b. Only one paramedic should administer medication during a multi-patient incident.
  c. Use of an incident command system to ensure proper identification of patients.
  d. Avoid the use of medications in the field during operations deferring emergency care to the hospital staff.



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duy1981999

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

c
Rationale: Multiple patients may share same name.
b. It is not practical to have only one paramedic administer medications at a mass-casualty situation.
c. Correct.
d. Patients may be in need of urgent care at the scene.




MirandaLo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


vickyvicksss

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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