Christmas disease: ________

At a continuing education seminar on shock, the presenter asks if anyone can tell him something about irreversible shock. What statement made by an EMT is correct?

A) "Even with treatment, if shock has reached the irreversible stage, death will result." B) "If the pupils are dilated and pulse is rapid, the patient is in irreversible shock." C) "In irreversible shock, the carotid pulse is weak, but the radial pulse remains strong." D) "To survive, the patient in irreversible shock needs a large amount of IV fluids immediately."

The result of answering the phone while carrying out another task is ____. 

A. possible errors in message taking B. preventing other office personnel from feeling they have to do your job C. communicating to the patient that you are busy D. efficiency in completing two tasks simultaneously E. completing your work ahead of schedule so you can leave early