To test a patient's capillary refill, the EMT will:
A) apply gentle pressure to the radial pulse and watch color changes to the hand.
B) firmly compress and then release pressure on the nail bed.
C) examine the inside lining of one or both eyelids.
D) apply pressure and then release that pressure from the arm.
B
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You have just arrived by the side of a male patient who is in cardiac arrest. Emergency Medical Responders have been on scene for 6 minutes performing CPR. Advanced life support (ALS) has been contacted and is 1 minute out. Which one of the following should you do immediately?
A) Continue CPR and wait for ALS care. B) Apply and use the automated external defibrillator. C) Check the heart rate, blood pressure, and SpO2. D) Place the patient on the stretcher so ALS can provide care en route.
In the medical field, what is the customary code of conduct, courtesy, and manners?
A) Medical etiquette B) Medical ethics C) Bioethics D) Confidentiality