If a paramedic is on duty and receives a 9-1-1 call in his or her jurisdiction:
A) he or she is not covered by the Good Samaritan law.
B) the Good Samaritan law will provide limited immunity.
C) state law requires that he or she respond within 5 minutes.
D) he or she cannot be held liable if a fee is not charged to the patient.
Answer: A) he or she is not covered by the Good Samaritan law.
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A) The secondary response uses memory cells, which immediately release antibodies specific to the antigen. B) The secondary response uses memory cells, which immediately release antigens specific to the antibodies. C) The primary response uses B and T cells specific to the antigens. D) The secondary response has fewer steps than the primary response, allowing it to progress faster.
When assessing a responsive adulé partaient with a possible cardiac compromise, you should:
A. Apply oxygen at the dose that maintains a pulse ox reading of more than 94%. B. Begin CPR. C. Insert an airway adjunct. D. Ventilate with high-concentration oxygen.