A good way for health care professionals to increase their efficiency is to gather all the records for patients to be seen that day and prepare the written documentation in advance for procedures to be done during the day

When transferring a patient from a bed to a wheeled stretcher, an EMT uses proper body mechanics when he or she:

A) primarily uses the muscles of his back to move the patient. B) aligns his shoulder, hips, and feet when moving the patient. C) transfers the patient to the stretcher all at once, not in stages. D) keeps his arms locked and the patient away from his body during the transfer.

You are instructing EMT students on how to obtain a blood sample for use in a glucometer. You are providing accurate information by stating:

A) "It is best to check the blood three times and then use the highest reading." B) "Approximately 15 mL of blood will be needed for an accurate result." C) "A small drop of blood obtained from the patient's fingertip is sufficient." D) "Have the patient raise his or her arm in the air prior to obtaining blood."