Venostasis means abnormal slowing or stoppage of the flow of blood in a vein

Which of the following is TRUE about the 2009 National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards: Paramedic Instructional Guidelines?

a. It requires approximately the same number of hours as the previous curriculum. b. It requires a less extensive foundation of medical knowledge than the previous curriculum. c. A human anatomy and physiology course is a prerequisite. d. Content regarding the pathophysiology of illnesses and injuries is basically the same as in the previous curriculum.

You are maintaining manual in-line stabilization of the cervical spine for a patient being log rolled, transferred, and secured to a long backboard. At what point should you release the manual in-line stabilization?

a. Once the patient has been log rolled onto the long backboard b. After the patient's head, chest, and knees have been secured with straps c. After the patient has been secured to the backboard and transferred to the stretcher d. After the patient's head has been secured with a head immobilization device