When managing a patient that has been exposed to a poisonous substance, the FIRST priority of the AEMT is to:

A) perform a primary assessment.
B) induce vomiting.
C) administer activated charcoal.
D) identify the poison.

Answer: A

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The practice of limiting the movement and social contact of a patient who is potentially infectious or who must be protected from exposure to infectious agents is ____________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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