What would the EMT recognize as an advantage of the 911 universal number?

A) It is able to track the locations of all emergency vehicles in an EMS system
B) It is a common number through which to request EMS, law enforcement, and fire services
C) It is less expensive to operate than a 7- or 10-digit telephone number
D) It is the most easily remembered 3-digit combination of numbers

B) It is a common number through which to request EMS, law enforcement, and fire services

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a. True b. False

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Which one of the following emergency care measures for a patient with a possible bone fracture can be an effective means to reduce pain?

A) Administering oxygen B) Applying warm packs to the fracture site C) Splinting the fracture D) Gently massaging the injury site

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