Because it is NOT practical for an AEMT to always calculate a MAP in the field, use a systolic blood pressure (SBP) of ______ as a sign of adequate perfusion

The medical assessment of an elderly patient can be complex because:

A) he or she often makes up symptoms that do not exist. B) caregivers typically prefer that you speak with them. C) he or she often has more than one medical condition. D) most elderly patients are hearing or visually impaired.

During triage of a chemical and nuclear disaster, victims are separated in order to contain the contamination. The warm zone

a. is 300 feet from the hot zone b. is 50 feet from the hot zone c. is 1000 feet form the hot zone d. is 500 feet from the hot zone