Which set of instructions would you give to a new EMT who is preparing to use a squat lift to raise a patient secured to a stretcher?
A) "Make sure to place your weaker leg slightly back."
B) "Try not to use a power grip when performing the squat lift."
C) "Support yourself with your stronger leg and push up with your weaker one."
D) "Make sure that you push yourself up with your stronger leg."
D) "Make sure that you push yourself up with your stronger leg."
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A) blowing or fanning on the skin to dry it. B) touching the site after it has been cleaned. C) puncturing the skin through wet alcohol. D) application of friction with an isopropyl alcohol wipe.
Which of the following statements about second-degree heart block, Mobitz type I, is correct?
A. It is an unstable condition that can quickly lead to complete heart block. B. It requires immediate emergency measures. C. It is difficult to control using medication. D. It is usually a temporary condition that resolves itself.