When treating a cervical sprain (where the physician has ruled out a fracture) of an athlete, it is important to make the athlete wear a soft cervical collar to reduce muscle spasm.

You are on the scene of a shooting. Your assessment reveals a 23-year-old man who has been shot twice. The first wound is to the left lower quadrant of the abdomen and is actively bleeding. The second wound is to the left lateral chest and makes a sucking sound every time the patient takes a breath. The initial action of the AEMT should be which one of the following?

A) Place direct pressure over the abdominal gunshot wound. B) Place the patient on high-flow oxygen with a nonrebreather fire mask. C) Obtain a sterile dressing and cover the chest wound. D) Cover the chest wound with a gloved hand.

Which of the following actions would be least useful in helping patients with type 2 diabetes become more engaged in their own healthcare?

A) Reminding patients to schedule a follow-up appointment six weeks after beginning a new oral medication B) Asking patients to maintain a paper-based log in which they track their daily physical activity C) Having patients record their daily blood glucose readings in a web-based tracking application D) Encouraging patients to keep a daily food journal that tracks their intake of fats, carbohydrates, and calories