Which position is most appropriate for a mother in labor with a prolapsed umbilical cord?

You have been called to a nursing home for a 39-year-old male with shortness of breath. On scene you discover that the patient unsuccessfully attempted suicide several years ago by shooting himself in the head. The patient is belligerent and swearing at you as you assess him. Of the following questions, which one should you ask the nurse first?

A) "Has he ever had shortness of breath before?" B) "Does he have a Do Not Resuscitate order?" C) "Has he been given any medications for this?" D) "Is this his normal mental status?"

The four elements needed to sustain a charge of negligence against a paramedic are:

A) duty to act, actual damages, malicious intent, and significant harm. B) breach of duty, actual damages, malicious intent, and reckless disregard of results. C) duty to act, breach of that duty, actual damages, and proximate cause. D) breach of duty, violation of EMS codes, proximate cause, and failure to document the action.