A 22-year-old female has been sexually assaulted and taken to the emergency department. With regard to the release of confidential medical information, which individual would most likely be allowed to receive information related to the patient's injuries without her consent?

The first priority of a paramedic is always ________________________ ________________________

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You arrive to assist another rescuer with a patient in cardiac arrest. As you enter the room, a brand new OEC Technician informs you that he is having difficulty maintaining the mask seal to the patient's face while ventilating with the BVM. Which one of the following responses shows that you understand and can help with the problem?

a. "I will check the breath sounds to see if air is reaching the lungs." b. "Why don't we try using a larger adult mask and flexing the head forward?" c. "I will administer some cricoid pressure; that should help." d. "Let me maintain the face-to-mask seal while you squeeze the bag."