When lying supine, if a client's arms do not lie flat on the table due to his or her structure or muscular tightness, support can be provided with a small bolster placed under the:

Your patient is a 19-year-old man who received a penetrating knife wound to his chest. On your arrival, he is lying supine with a visible chest wound that is bleeding slightly. You can hear the sucking sound of air moving in and out of the wound. This wound is best managed with:

A) a bulky dressing held in place with adhesive strips. B) an occlusive bandage sealed on three sides and open on the fourth side. C) a dry dressing covered by an adherent bandage. D) a sterile, wet dressing held in place with an elastic bandage.

What is required from EMS providers at every level for any prevention program to succeed?

A) They must instruct others in the fundamentals of primary prevention. B) They must understand the need for involvement in prevention activities. C) They must participate in all continuing education activities offered in their system. D) They must know all the different types of on-scene survival techniques.