Which of the following describes the "platinum 10 minutes" as it applies to care of the trauma patient?
A) The goal for total amount of time from the actual injury to arrival of EMS at the scene
B) The target scene time for EMS as it applies to the seriously injured trauma patient
C) The time it should take the transporting ambulance to get the trauma patient to the closest medical facility
D) The amount of time EMS should spend on scene with any patient suffering a traumatic injury(s)
B
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rapid and weak. Based on this history, you should be suspicious of and treat her for: A) elevated blood sugar. B) urinary tract infection. C) stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). D) hypoglycemia.
The medical records area should be close to the receptionist's area so that staff can quickly access charts for telephone calls.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)