You respond to a 25-year-old man involved in a farm accident. Upon arrival, you see that your patient has suffered a partial amputation of the leg. The wound is bleeding profusely. The patient is unconscious, pale, and clammy. Vitals are respiration 24, pulse 110, and blood pressure 90/60. You control the bleeding with direct pressure and a tourniquet. Your next step should be to treat this

Differences in care offered by a TEMS unit and a standard EMS unit include all of the following EXCEPT:

a. the major priority of patient extraction from the hot zone. b. the fact that trauma patients are more frequently encountered than medical patients. c. the use of metal clipboards and chemical agents. d. consultation with incident commander regarding treatment and transport.

What determines the tone of a written document?

a. Its general purpose b. The mood of the writer c. The specific circumstances d. The time available to write it