List two causes of pneumonia
Pneumonia can be caused by bacteria, viruses, inhaled irritants, or fungi.
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The EMT indicates that he is properly assessing the patient's breath sounds when he gives which one of the following instructions to the patient?
A) "Please take a deep breath and gently cough as I listen to your lungs." B) "Please sit upright and take a deep breath through your nose as I listen to your lungs." C) "Please breathe slowly through your mouth as I listen to your lungs." D) "I need to listen to your right lung first and then compare it to your left."
Procedures such as splinting, insertion of IV lines and bandaging should be performed:
a. during the beginning of the ongoing exam b. as problems are detected in the primary survey c. in a manner so as not to delay transport d. just before the end of the focused exam