When treating a patient with chest pain, the primary goal of the EMT is to:
A) determine whether chest pain is originating from the heart.
B) recognize the possibility of cardiac compromise and provide proper care.
C) provide care to eliminate the chest pain, and then transport to the hospital.
D) administer fibrinolytic drugs with the permission of medical direction.
B
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following statements regarding partial-thickness burns is correct?
A) Partial-thickness burns are usually extremely painful for the patient. B) Partial-thickness burns are difficult to distinguish from superficial burns in the field. C) The majority of partial-thickness burns are caused by an open flame. D) Partial-thickness burns typically heal spontaneously without scarring.