Author Question: What does traumatic arrest from an electrical shock usually present as? A) Ventricular ... (Read 37 times)

hbsimmons88 · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

What does traumatic arrest from an electrical shock usually present as?

A) Ventricular fibrillation B) Pulseless electrical activity
C) Asystole D) Ventricular tachycardia

Question 2

Careful management of narcotic medications carried on emergency service vehicles includes:

a. Eliminating standing orders and protocols when using narcotics
b. Only using Schedule IV narcotics if necessary
c. Ensuring that the medications are stored in a substantial safe or cabinet or have a tamperproof seal
d. Allowing Schedule I drug if an unlabeled medication use exists according to current literature.

Madisongo23 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 3, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

c
Rationale: a. Standing orders may be necessary in circumstances where on-line medical direction is not available.
b. Schedule IV narcotics generally do not have application to prehospital care.
c . All narcotics should be stored in a substantial safe or cabinet or have a tamperproof seal if necessary to remove from unit.
d. Schedule I narcotics have no acceptable use in prehospital care and often are illegal.