When assessing a 3-year-old male in respiratory distress, the EMT should recognize "see-saw" breathing when he observes:
A) alternate breathing through the nose and mouth.
B) movement of the chest and abdomen in opposite directions.
C) retraction of the muscles between the ribs.
D) up-and-down motion of the head as the patient breathes.
B
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A) Percents. B) Weight. C) Volume. D) Proportion.
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Broadly speaking, the finance section chief is responsible for:
A) documenting all expenditures at an incident and seeking reimbursement. B) tracking all personnel overtime and ensuring that they are compensated. C) determining what impact the incident will have on the economy of the affected area. D) predetermining how much a major incident would affect the system's finances.
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