When treating a patient with chest discomfort, the EMT's primary goal is to:
A) Determine whether chest discomfort is originating from the heart
B) Recognize the possibility of cardiac compromise and provide proper emergency care
C) Provide immediate care to eliminate the chest discomfort, and then transport the patient to the hospital
D) Administer fibrinolytic drugs with the permission of medical direction
B) Recognize the possibility of cardiac compromise and provide proper emergency care
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Term used interchangeably with "hemilaminectomy", which is the partial removal of the lamina:
A) laminectomy. B) laminotomy. C) lamotrigine. D) lobectomy.
What type of surgery is common for most types of physicians to perform?
A. Minor surgery with local anesthetic B. Major surgery with general anesthesia C. Removal of organs D. Implantation of pacemakers