The prophylactic use of topical antimicrobials on burn wounds:
A. is encouraged because most burn wounds are infected.
B. is encouraged because this patient population is at a high risk for infection.
C. is discouraged because of the potential for adverse reactions, such as sensitization and allergic reactions.
D. is discouraged because it fosters the development of resistant strains of bacteria.
B
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A trauma surgeon informs you that the patient you transported to the emergency department earlier was diagnosed with an epidural hematoma. The patient was taken into surgery and the hematoma was removed. Right now the patient is in critical condition. Based on this information, the EMT should recognize that the patient suffered from:
A) blood from a ruptured vein that collected between the dura mater and brain tissue. B) cerebrospinal fluid that accumulated in a pocket on top of the brain tissue. C) blood from a ruptured artery that formed a hematoma within a section of brain tissue. D) a pocket of arterial blood that collected between the skull and dura mater.
The principal purpose of the opening is to:
A) attract attention. B) develop interest. C) introduce yourself. D) A and B