Tissue damage caused by low-velocity injuries is usually:

a. not very deep.
b. not life-threatening.
c. limited to the path of the object.
d. known to occur to avalanche victims.

Answer: c

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A) how the patient will be transported. B) knowledge of all the information collected at the time of assessment. C) the patient history. D) the assistance you are provided at the scene.

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According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT should be able to:

A. assist a patient with certain prescribed medications. B. insert a peripheral intravenous (IV) line and infuse fluids. C. administer epinephrine via the subcutaneous route. D. interpret a basic electrocardiogram (ECG) rhythm and treat accordingly.

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