An EMT has an understanding of the different types of pathogens when she states:
A) "Bacteria tend to be larger than viruses and can be seen without a microscope."
B) "Protozoa are considered parasitic worms and can live within the human body."
C) "Fungal infections typically attack the immune systems of healthy persons."
D) "Viruses are resistant to antibiotics because they live within the body's cells."
D) "Viruses are resistant to antibiotics because they live within the body's cells."
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The first priority of EMS providers is to:
a. care for the patient. c. provide public education. b. protect themselves from harm. d. obtain billing information.
Five minutes have passed since you assisted in the delivery of a full-term baby boy. Based on your knowledge of physiological changes in the neonate, which finding would be most concerning?
A) Heart rate of 88 beats/min B) Respiratory drop from 52 to 38 breaths/min C) Rectal temperature of 99.8°F D) Systolic blood pressure of 70 mmHg