In a hiatal hernia, the esophagus passes through the diaphragm muscle

Which of the following would be typical for a patient in hospice care?

A) As death nears, the patient is weaned from pain medications. B) The patient and family have regular visits from a social worker. C) The patient is transported to the hospital for weekly evaluation. D) Pain medications are used to keep the patient sedated.

According to the National EMS Scope of Practice model, an EMT would require special permission from the Med Director and the state EMS office in order to.

a) give aspirin to a patient with chest pain b) apply and interpret a pulse oximeter c) perform blood glucose monitoring d) use an automatic transport ventilator