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Which of the following is the first step in handling a patient emergency?
Which of the following is the first step in handling a patient emergency?
- Call an ambulance
- Grab a nurse
- Assess the patient's behavior (correct)
- Determine the level of the emergency
What should you do if a patient calls in and is experiencing life threatening symptoms?
What should you do if a patient calls in and is experiencing life threatening symptoms?
- Administer first aid
- Make sure you triage them correctly and efficiently
- Hang up and dial 911 (correct)
- Reassure the patient and stay calm
What is the purpose of personal protective equipment when administering first aid?
What is the purpose of personal protective equipment when administering first aid?
- To ensure patient safety
- To calm the patient
- To assess the patient further
- To protect yourself from danger (correct)
Which of the following is a symptom of heatstroke?
Which of the following is a symptom of heatstroke?
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What is the Medical Assistant's role in responding to emergency situations?
What is the Medical Assistant's role in responding to emergency situations?
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What is the purpose of shelter-in-place during a man-made disaster?
What is the purpose of shelter-in-place during a man-made disaster?
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What organization works closely with schools and youth-serving organizations to raise awareness of disaster risk?
What organization works closely with schools and youth-serving organizations to raise awareness of disaster risk?
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