You have been called for a 32-year-old female who is in active labor. During your assessment and interview, you note that she is 37 weeks along, this is her first child, and her contractions are 5 minutes apart. She also tells you that her pregnancy is considered "high risk." Your first concern should be:

When responding to a multiple-casualty incident, staging refers to which of the following?

A) Setting up a triage center from the back of your ambulance B) Waiting in a designated location until called upon by the designated sector officer C) Keeping a log of all patients transported D) Staying on station until called upon to receive a patient

Which of the following statements regarding the use of gloves is FALSE?

a. Sterile gloves should be used for surgical procedures. b. Use of plastic overgloves is acceptable to protect patient treatment gloves. c. Punctured, torn, or cut gloves should be changed immediately. d. Gloves should be washed with soap if treatment must be interrupted.