Guinea pigs can identify individual humans by smell

Which of the following conditions must OEC Technicians consider when evaluating hypotensive geriatric patients with altered mental status who show no signs of external bleeding, chest injury, or abdominal trauma?

a. A hip or pelvic fracture b. A tib/fib fracture c. A genetic hypotensive condition d. Dehydration

During an incident involving a building collapse, a paramedic is assigned eight rescuers to function under his authority. However, as the incident progresses, the paramedic finds that he is unable to effectively manage the personnel assigned to him. He should:

A) send two of the rescuers to the triage section since this is where they will most likely be needed. B) transfer authority to one of the rescuers assigned to him and then follow that person's directions. C) divide tasks and delegate supervision of some tasks to one or more of the rescuers assigned to him. D) release half of the rescuers assigned to him and instruct them to report directly to the incident commander.