Prehospital management of gastroenteritis may include:
A) Administering activated charcoal to kill the source of the virus
B) Initiating IV fluids
C) Initiating IV antibiotics
D) Administering syrup of ipecac
Answer: B) Initiating IV fluids
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The solubility of a gas in a liquid:
A. decreases as the partial pressure of the gas above the liquid increases. B. increases as the partial pressure of the gas above the liquid increases. C. remains the same as the pressure of the gas above the liquid changes. D. increases as the temperature of the liquid increases.
As an AEMT, you may have to function as an advocate for your patient. This involves:
A. paying for the patient's medical bills. B. determining the patient's primary physician. C. protecting the best interests of the patient. D. transporting the patient to the hospital of your choice.