A partial-thickness burn is considered to be critical if it:
A) occurs in any patient over the age of 45 years.
B) is located to the proximal aspect of an extremity.
C) is rated as at least a 5 on a pain scale of 0 to 10.
D) involves more than 30% of the body surface area.
Ans: D) involves more than 30% of the body surface area.
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Which one of the following statements made by an EMT shows he understands the use of the pocket mask?
A) "Although the pocket mask is very effective at ventilating a patient, the EMT is directly exposed to secretions from the patient." B) "In comparison to the bag-valve mask, the pocket mask can deliver a just as good, if not better, tidal volume." C) "When using the pocket mask to ventilate a patient, the EMT must make sure that the reservoir bag is in place." D) "The EMT must remove the oral airway and replace it with a nasal airway when ventilating with a pocket mask."
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