Which of the following conditions involves excessive amounts of fluid in the lungs? (This edema interferes with the lungs' ability to expand during inspiration, as well as lim-its gas exchange.)

Your partner states that he is the "world's worst speller" and has great difficulty using medical terms. How would you respond to this statement?

A) "Ask the emergency physician or nurse how to spell the words of which you are unsure." B) "Use everyday language if you are unsure of how to apply or spell a medical term." C) "Consider abbreviating medical terms that you are unsure how to spell." D) "Do not document information that requires medical terms you are unsure of."

When getting a refusal from a patient who does not want the services of EMS providers, it is critical for the EMT to complete which step?

A) Make sure that the patient is younger than 65 years B) Have the patient sign and date the refusal form C) Make sure that the hospital is notified D) Make sure the patient has another way to get to the hospital