What type of medication error is made at the same rate as pharmacy dispensing mistakes?

When assessing a 78-year-old female who complains of shortness of breath, the EMT should:

A. give oxygen only if the patient has labored breathing. B. conclude that the patient is experiencing a heart attack. C. ask her how many pillows she uses when she sleeps. D. place the patient supine to see if the problem worsens.

A patient whom you transported several days ago stops by your station to thank you. He reports that he was diagnosed with a strain to the lower right leg. As such, you recognize which structure as being affected by that injury?

A) Joint B) Ligament C) Muscle D) Bone