Skin cancers are more common in those who have one or more of the following EXCEPT ________.

A patient has a burn that completely encircles his right forearm and upper arm. After performing the primary assessment, the EMT's next action would be to:

A) evaluate and compare grip strength in the right and left hands. B) check for motor, sensory, and a pulse in the right upper extremity. C) ask the patient to rate the pain on a scale of one to ten. D) carefully break the blisters to decrease the pressure caused by swelling.

Before assessing the respiratory adequacy of an semiconscious infant or child, you must:

A. routinely suction the mouth to remove oral secretions. B. ensure that the airway is patent and clear of obstructions. C. insert a nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal airway adjunct. D. ensure that his or her head is in a hyperextended position.