Priority access to military treatment facilities (MTFs) is given to TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra beneficiaries

It has been some time since you were involved in the care of a pediatric patient. You decide to review the assessment and treatment basics that your medical director requires. To review this information, which resource should you consult first?

A) Emergency Medical Responders B) Reputable websites C) Emergency department nurses D) Service protocols

If the medical assistant notices that there is an irregularity when taking a pulse, the pulse should be taken for what additional length of time?

a. 1 minute b. 15 seconds c. 30 seconds d. 2 minutes