When lifting the stretcher with a patient secured to it, the EMT must avoid which action? A) Maintaining a straight back
A) Maintaining a straight back
B) Bending over at the waist
C) Contracting the abdominal muscles
D) Lifting with the thigh muscles
B) Bending over at the waist
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The physician's order is for atropine 0.2 mg SC stat. This medication is available at a dosage of 400 mcg / mL (0.4 mg / mL). How many milliliters should be administered?
0.25 mL 0.5 mL 0.75 mL 0.9 mL
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