Which one of the following guidelines should be kept in mind when communicating with a hearing-impaired patient?
A) Speak with family members first to avoid frustrating the patient.
B) Adequate lighting is important.
C) Speak loudly.
D) Use pantomime if you do not know sign language.
B
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Which of the following BEST explains the reason for minimizing scene-time for the trauma patient with significant hemorrhage or the potential for significant hemorrhage?
A) There is nothing the EMT can do for a patient in shock. B) The clock for the "golden hour" of trauma begins at the time of your arrival. C) Studies have indicated that trauma patients who receive surgery within 1 hour of injury have better chances of survival. D) It gives the EMT less opportunity to make mistakes in the patient's care.
The head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver is used to open the airway of:
A. an unresponsive patient without a suspected spine injury. B. a responsive patient with a suspected spine injury. C. an unresponsive patient with a suspected spine injury. D. any patient who has a cervical collar in place.