The caduceus symbol depicts:
A) an eagle holding a plant in its beak.
B) two snakes wrapped around a healing staff.
C) a shield with a snake wrapped around a knife.
D) none of the above
B
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You have been asked to sit on your service's quality improvement (QI) committee. As a knowledgeable EMT, you recognize that you will be involved in projects that serve to:
A) communicate with insurance companies for increased reimbursement. B) recruit and educate EMTs into the profession of the Emergency Medical Services. C) examine ways in which the delivery of emergency care can be improved. D) identify and reeducate EMTs that routinely do not provide proper care.
On scene, a 43-year-old male states that he has a history of liver failure and does not produce enough of the protein albumin. Given this condition, which one of the following would you expect?
A) Elevated temperature and signs of infection B) Low SpO2 reading from significant edema C) Swelling of the extremities and abdomen D) Decreased heart rate and signs of hypoxia