One of the greatest barriers to listening occurs when receivers misinterpret the message. _________________________

Which of the following situations poses an even greater risk of liability to the paramedic than patient refusal of care?

A) Denying transport to an apparently stable patient who insists he needs an ambulance B) Transporting minors, with or without their consent C) Transporting a mentally incompetent individual against his wishes D) Having the patient who wants to refuse speak directly with a medical control physician

The widest transverse point of the rib cage occurs at the level of:

ribs 8-9 ribs 11-12 ribs 3-4 ribs 5-6