The biopharmaceutical drug Epogen is used to treat:

Which of the following MOST accurately describes an acute myocardial infarction?

A) Death of the myocardium secondary to spasm of a major coronary artery B) Injury to a portion of the heart muscle secondary to atherosclerotic disease C) Damage to the left ventricle following occlusion of the left coronary artery D) Necrosis of a portion of the myocardium due to a prolonged lack of oxygen

Which statement made by the EMT is most appropriate regarding dealing with caregivers and children during a medical emergency?

A) "I try to include the caregiver in all that I do with his or her child so that the child and caregiver are more comfortable." B) "It is best to separate the caregiver from the child so that a proper assessment and care can be given." C) "I include the caregiver in the care until I get the information that I need, then I remove the child to continue the assessment in the ambulance." D) "I tell the caregiver that everything will be okay so the caregiver remains calm and is better able to help the child."