As you arrive by the side of a 64-year-old unresponsive female, you hear snoring respirations. Your immediate action would be to:

A) suction the mouth and airway.
B) determine the chief complaint.
C) administer supplemental oxygen.
D) perform a manual jaw-thrust maneuver.

D

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This type of study has less validity than an RCT, but it has utility in some circumstances. The problem in this study design is that there is an increased chance that the study groups will be different

A) Cohort study B) Nonrandomized controlled trial C) Cross-sectional study D) Case series

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Which one of the following best illustrates an EMT upholding a high ethical standard?

A) Administering oxygen to patients who are short of breath B) Providing care that goes beyond the scope of practice C) Treating alcoholics and drug addicts with respect D) Informing other health care providers of patients in the community with AIDS

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