Supplement papillary muscle with synthetic substitute, open approach

A 24-year-old female who was hiking in shorts informs you that she has been bitten by an insect on her leg. She states no other complaints. Assessment reveals a tick embedded in her leg. As an EMT, you should provide care to this patient by:

A) wrapping the tick and bite area with roller gauze. B) administering high-concentration oxygen. C) removing the tick with tweezers. D) applying a hot pack over the tick.

What is public-duty doctrine?

A. A requirement that an inspector must serve a specified term in public service prior to becoming certified B. A mandate that the public has the responsibility to notify the government of suspected misuse of power by an inspector C. A statement that a government entity cannot be held liable for an individual's injury from a governmental employee's breach of duty D. A statement that an individual can hold a government entity responsible for injury due to a governmental employee's breach of duty