Which of the following general statements is correct?
A) When faced with an ethical dilemma, you should ask yourself, "What is in my best interest?"
B) A patient's religious beliefs should be respected but should not affect how you provide care.
C) The EMT code of ethics simply amplifies the concept of being concerned for the welfare of others.
D) If you place your welfare ahead of the patient's, you will rarely commit an unethical act in medical care.
Answer: C) The EMT code of ethics simply amplifies the concept of being concerned for the welfare of others.
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a. over a prolonged period of time. b. within 24 hours. c. suddenly. d. quickly.
Soon after endotracheal tube extubation, an adult patient exhibits a high-pitched inspiratory noise, heard without a stethoscope. Which of the following actions would you recommend?
a. STAT-heated aerosol treatment with saline b. STAT racemic epinephrine aerosol treat-ment c. Careful observation of the patient for 6 hr d. Immediate reintubation via the nasal route