You are called to a residence for a woman in cardiac arrest. As you are initiating CPR, the patient's husband presents you with an unsigned document that states "do not resuscitate". Your most appropriate action in this case should be to
A. stop all resuscitative efforts in accordance with the document.
B. stop CPR until the document can be validated by a physician
C. continue CPR until you have contacted medical control for guidance
D. contact medical control prior to beginning any resuscitation measures.
Answer: C. continue CPR until you have contacted medical control for guidance
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a. Standard Precautions. c. data collection. b. safe driving. d. stress management.
At the scene of a potential hazmat incident, where should the ambulance be parked?
A) Downhill and downwind B) Near the warm zone for patient transport C) Uphill and upwind D) At least 500 yards away from the incident