Vital signs should be performed with the patient in which of the following positions?

If an emergency medical responder is appropriately trained and competent, he or she should be able to:

A) detect signs of patient deterioration, obtain baseline vital signs, and give IV fluids to maintain adequate perfusion. B) perform lifesaving interventions and transport the patient after paramedics have performed a detailed physical exam. C) recognize the seriousness of a patient's condition, provide basic life support care, and relay information to the paramedic. D) develop a field diagnosis of the patient's problem, perform limited advanced airway techniques, and update responding paramedics.

Which of the following best describes the most common time period for a new employee to be placed on probation?

a. 7 days to 2 weeks b. 2 to 4 weeks c. 60 to 90 days d. 1 year