When you are away from your ambulance but need to communicate with dispatch, you will use the ________ to communicate

You are on the scene of a 50-year-old male who lacerated his arm on a sheet of plate glass. He is pale, diaphoretic, and mumbling incoherently. You have controlled an arterial bleed with direct pressure. His blood pressure is 70/40, pulse 120, and respiratory rate of 28. Which of the following signs is the most concerning?

A) Respiratory rate B) Tachycardia C) Altered mental status D) Blood pressure

Challenges faced by volunteer EMS squads correlate with all of the following EXCEPT:

a. aggravation of the distance/time factor because volunteers must travel from home or work to the ambulance before leaving for the scene. b. squad makeup is more constant over time than in cities because of low turnover. c. ongoing training is paid by the volunteer, forcing a time and monetary sacrifice to remain up-to-date. d. low call volume may lead to inadequate experience with certain procedures to remain fully competent.