Your patient has sustained a blunt impact to the chest. Which signs or symptoms make you suspect a closed chest injury?

Which of the following guidelines should paramedics follow to protect themselves from physical violence?

A) Obtain a permit and carry a firearm. B) Wear body armor when dispatched on suspicious calls. C) Retreat from the scene if threatened, even if it means leaving the patient behind. D) Learn techniques of self-defense.

Medical complications for patients diagnosed with AIDS can be prevented by implementing the following procedures:

postponing dental treatment consulting with patient's physician prior to treatment practicing universal standards (precautions) minimizing aerosol productions