The ability to take appropriate action with a little direction is known as
Self-confidence
Which of the following statements regarding the
... [Show More] Americans with disabilities act (ADA) of 1990 is correct?
The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment to those who are disabled
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________.
provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
What should and EMT due to limit errors in the field?
Follow the agencies written protocols
Your caring for a driver who struck a light pole. She admits to drinking alcohol the orders you not to tell anyone. You should report the following information to
The receiving nurse or doctor
While providing care to a patient, blood got onto the ambulance stretcher. Because the stretcher was not properly cleaned after work, virus was transmitted to another emergency medical technician (EMT) several days later. Which route of transmission does this scenario describe?
Direct contact
Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used
Whenever you touch non-intact skin
Which of the following statements regarding HIV is correct?
There is no vaccine against HIV infection
The most serious consequence of drug or alcohol use among EMS personnel is
Loss of job or inappropriate patient care
Which of the following would provide the EMT with the best cover in a situation involving active gun fire?
A concrete barricade
Which type of consent is involved when a 39-year-old mentally competent female with a severe headache asks you to take her to the hospital?
Expressed
Which aspect of the health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPAA) most affects EMS personnel?
Protecting patient privacy
Putrefaction is defined as:
decomposition of the body's tissues.
In which of the following situations there's a legal duty to act clearly exist?
The call is received 15 minutes prior to shift change
You are called to attend to an elderly patient with an extensive medical history who is now in cardiac arrest. The patient's family tells you that the patient has a DNR order. There is no paperwork available but the patient does have a medic alert bracelet indicating Do Not Resuscitate. You should
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