When managing a patient with a soft tissue injury, it is essential that the EMT performs which action?
A) Thoroughly disinfect dirty lacerations
B) Control bleeding with a tourniquet if the bleeding is arterial in nature
C) Use the appropriate personal protective equipment
D) Cover hematomas with occlusive dressings
C) Use the appropriate personal protective equipment
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Which of the following statements about the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) is MOST accurate?
A. It pays industry experts to create standards. B. The entire draft process is closed to public comment. C. The committee is required to incorporate public comments into the final document. D. It invites volunteers with expertise in a specific field to form a committee to develop a draft.
HIPAA suggests that all fax numbers and e-mail addresses be:
a. encrypted b. coded c. published over the Internet d. verified before transmission