The purpose of the OPQRST mnemonic is to guide the EMT in:
A) Getting a past medical history
B) Determining the stability of vital signs
C) Exploring the patient's chief complaint
D) Establishing any allergies to medications
C) Exploring the patient's chief complaint
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You must assess a crying 7-month-old baby who is vomiting. To best assess the patient, you should:
A) wait for the baby to stop crying. B) allow the mother to hold the baby. C) secure the baby to the cot and then assess her. D) have the mother leave the room.
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Countries whose health systems are oriented more toward primary care achieve:
a. Higher satisfaction with health services among their populations b. Higher expenditures in the overall delivery of care c. Worse health outcomes d. None of the above
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